Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Centers & Institutes
Over the years, ²Ø¾«¸ó has fortified its singular dedication to democratic ideals through not only teaching, but also research, community partnerships, advocacy, and public outreach – the kind of learning that transcends the classroom.
Center for New Deal Studies
By engaging with our services and programs students will advance their critical thinking, social consciousness, cultural competency and personal development skills.
Drake Center for African and African American Studies
Intellectually curious about the past and present. Open-minded about the experiences of different cultures. Hungry for social justice and the willingness to take action. These are the characteristics of the ²Ø¾«¸ó community and embodied in the work of the St. Clair Drake Center for African and African American Studies.
Gage Gallery
The gallery serves the greater photographic community by being one of only a handful of galleries in the United States to exhibit documentary photography for the sole purpose of education.
Mansfield Institute for Social Justice
The Mansfield Institute gives ²Ø¾«¸ó a unique opportunity to develop an integrated program of curriculum, research and outreach focused on social justice issues through which students will develop into socially conscious leaders.
Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate
The Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate was created to support the faculty, students and real estate industry through research, guest lectures, job placement, executive education, fundraising and events.
Policy Research Collaborative
The Policy Research Collaborative is an interdisciplinary, applied research and technical assistance center at ²Ø¾«¸ó working with community partners to address social inequities and strengthen communities through transformative policy research and advocacy.