Diversity is embedded in all we do in the College of Arts and Humanities. Our intention to better prepare students for an increasingly diverse, multicultural, and international society is reflected in all of our work- literature, language, and arts curricula that examine the cultures of people throughout the world. We continue to rethink our curricula and the future needs of our students as they relate to society’s need for deep historical knowledge of diverse cultures at home and abroad.
The university as a whole stands as a model for diversity through its student population and programming, and the college leads the university in the percentage of minorities among faculty, students, and staff, largely because of its multicultural approach to the curriculum.
The following examples best illustrate our commitment to diversity, examining topics related to gender, race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, age, and physical ability.
Departments & Programs
- American Studies (U.S. Latino/Latina Studies Minor)
- English (African American Literature U.S. News & World Report Top 10 Ranking)
- History (East Asian Studies Certificate)
- Jewish Studies
- School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC)
- Women’s Studies
Centers
- Consortium on Race, Gender, and Ethnicity
- Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
- David C. Driskell Center for the study of Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora
- Latin American Studies Center
- National Foreign Language Center
Relevant Links
- Impact Research Newsletter: The African American Experience
- UM Equity & Diversity
- UM Diversity Timeline
- Nyumburu Cultural Center
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- Office of LGBT Equity & LGBT Faculty & Staff Association
- Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education
- Office of Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity
- Black Faculty & Staff Association
