Bringing Together Many People, One Community Advancing Kentucky through inclusive excellence at UK and beyond.

Inclusive excellence at the University of Kentucky continues to be a priority in colleges, units and departments across the community. This site highlights and celebrates all of the inclusivity work happening in our community initiated and driven by passionate staff, faculty and students. Here, you can learn more about the various initiatives, read about diversity-related news and efforts from all areas of the UK community and find a comprehensive list of resources and organizations that promote belonging.

Click here to visit the Office for Institutional Diversity website

DEI News and Updates

Lexington teenager, future doctor flourishes despite rare illness

UKNow Mar 27, 2024

LEXINGTON, KY. (March 27, 2024) — In many ways, Treasure Newton is your typical 17-year-old. She loves hanging out with her friends and family, trying new recipes and doing her makeup. But unlike most teens, she knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up. She has an entire career plan mapped out, shaped by a lifetime of being a patient in the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic.

ISC senior named 'Most Promising Multicultural Student' by American Advertising Federation

UKNow Mar 25, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 25, 2024) — Audrey Meulehe, senior integrated strategic communication major in the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information, has been named to the 2024 class of the American Advertising Federation’s "Most Promising Multicultural Students" program.

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Get Involved!

The University of Kentucky is a vibrant, global campus. With more than 550 student organizations and multiple units and colleges across the university, there are always opportunities to get involved!

Discover the possibilities to learn more about and engage with our diverse community.

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Message from President Capilouto

Our Next Steps in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Where do we go from here? Q&A with UK President Eli Capilouto

Anti-Racism and Racial Trauma Resources

The University of Kentucky Counseling Center offers numerous resources for healing, support and allyship.

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Disability Resource Center

The DRC provides services to the university community so students with a wide array of disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of university life.

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Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity Form

You may use this form to make a report of discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct but are not required to use this form. You may also make a report by contacting the Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity at 859-257-8927 to speak with a staff member.

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