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  1. DEI Spotlight: Kevin Cabrera

    Inspired by mission trip to pursue medicine and serve the Latino community.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Kevin Cabrera
  2. DEI Spotlight: Michelle Mahmood

    Inspired to help people increase their wellness using science and dental medicine.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Michelle Mahmood
  3. DEI Spotlight: Oluwatobi (Tobi) Oyeniyi

    Inspired to provide healthcare to people.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Oluwatobi (Tobi) Oyeniyi
  4. Inspiring Journey of CDMI Alum Highlights Resilience, Contributions of Immigrants

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University's College of Dental Medicine-Illinois (CDMI) Dr. Vargas’ Inspiring Journey

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Dr. Vargas at graduation with his family.
  5. High School Students from Southern Arizona Get In-Depth Look at Healthcare Careers

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University gives tours to Tucson Unified School District students.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    High School Students looking at a skeleton.
  6. Promoting Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Academics on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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
  7. Promoting Equity in Healthcare Through Black History Month Celebrations

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University celebrated BHM by hosting events on both campuses.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    BHM speaker.
  8. Vigils Honor Memory of Mahsa Zhina Amini, Shows Support for MWU Iranian-American Community

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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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    • IL - Downers Grove
    • AZ - Glendale
    Students lighting candles during the Mahsa Amini Memorial Vigil.
  9. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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.
  10. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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
  11. Optometry Students Earn VSP Vision Diversity Scholarship

    Two optometry students receive generous scholarship from VSP Vision.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    • AZ - Glendale
    Khalilah Brooks and Rachel Pina.
  12. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University Celebrates Pride Month with Tie-Dye Event

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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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    • IL - Downers Grove
    • AZ - Glendale
    Arizona students at tie-dye event.
  13. Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month

    ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ University community member share their family immigrant histories and the positive impacts on their lives.

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