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  1. Promoting Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Academics on Midwestern University Campuses

    A new Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Academics (IDEA) four-part certificate program was introduced and 45 individuals from both campuses completed the course. Midwestern is proud of its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    IDEA program lunch at Downer's Grove
  2. Promoting Equity in Healthcare Through Black History Month Celebrations

    Midwestern University celebrated BHM by hosting events on both campuses.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    BHM speaker
  3. Special Olympics/CBS Radio Event Fosters Inclusive Healthcare for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

    Special Olympics and Inclusive Health event helps raise awareness.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Students standing with faculty
  4. Vigils Honor Memory of Mahsa Zhina Amini, Shows Support for MWU Iranian-American Community

    Midwestern University Glendale and Downers Grove Campuses held vigils in memory of Mahsa Zhina Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died on September 16.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students lighting candles during the Mahsa Amini Memorial Vigil.
  5. Midwestern University Hosts First Alumni Diversity Council Mentoring and Day of Service Event

    Students and alumni shared life experiences and then volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Students and Diversity Council members at the Glendale campus.
  6. Midwestern University Participates in Community Events to Inspire Diversity in STEAM Careers

    Inspiring diversity, equity, and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Dr. Johana Vallejo-Elias and Victoria Franks
  7. Optometry Students Earn VSP Vision Diversity Scholarship

    Two optometry students receive generous scholarship from VSP Vision.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Khalilah Brooks and Rachel Pina.
  8. Midwestern University Celebrates Pride Month with Tie-Dye Event

    Midwestern University Offices of Student Services and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance hosted tie-dyeing events on both Glendale and Downers Grove campuses for faculty, staff, and students.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Arizona students at tie-dye event.
  9. Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month

    Midwestern University community member share their family immigrant histories and the positive impacts on their lives.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Montage of personal pictures from immigrant families.