Paving the Way Toward A More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive UCSF for All
We're committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.
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Denim Day
April 24, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Denim Day in the US. Denim Day is the annual sexual assault awareness event that works to start conversations about the destructive attitudes surrounding sexual assault, such as victim blaming.
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Chancellors Awards for Diversity Nominations Now Open
Due by Friday, May 10
These awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals at UCSF who demonstrate a strong commitment to the elimination of barriers to full inclusion for all people. Faculty, staff, and student recipients are leaders in their respective fields and in the communities they serve.
Visit the web page for more information.
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The 16th Annual Chancellor's Leadership Forum on Diversity & Inclusion
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
The forum provides a platform for community members to hear from senior leadership on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism initiatives at UCSF. This year UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman, PhD, will join the forum to discuss freedom of expression and academic freedom with Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS.
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UCSF Awarded NIH Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Prize
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutional Excellence in DEIA in Biomedical and Behavioral Research Prize Competition recognized UCSF among only 10 U.S. post-secondary education institutions with a $100,000 prize for "implementing strategies to enhance DEIA in research environments."
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UCSF Police Accountability Board Creates New Resource Website
The UCSF Police Accountability Board (PAB), dedicated to promoting accountability, trust, safety, and transparency within UCSF and the UCSF Police Department, has launched its new website. The site provides information about the PAB as well as a secure and convenient way for the community to submit concerns or complaints about UCSF Police Department.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Report 2022-2023
The report showcases some of the outstanding accomplishments in the areas of anti-racism and other foundational diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across our campus and health system.
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UCSF Anti-Racism Initiative
As an organization dedicated to improving health, UCSF has committed itself to dismantling structural racism and the impact of bias. We launched the Anti-Racism Initiative to advance equity and justice in our community. Our anti-racism efforts are focused on seven major areas of work.
Our Year by the Numbers
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62.5%
of the UCSF community identifies as female. 32.6% identifies as male. 4.9% are unknown.
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35,111
Completed Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
as of June 2023
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4,987
Students Directly Served
2022-2023 academic year
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9,679
Participated in UCSF Campus Climate and Anti-Racism events
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Education & Training
Explore the free education and training we offer the UCSF community on topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Upcoming Events
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The Latest News
Read our newsletters to see current events and resources about anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion work at UCSF.
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