A Community for All
Building a diverse and inclusive community is central to Northeastern’s mission because diversity of thought, culture, and viewpoint is essential to learning and growth.
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community to advance justice and cultural literacy and help eradicate systemic racism. While Northeastern has long worked toward this vision, our society has come to a crossroads in fulfilling the promise of equal justice for all. And so, we must redouble our own efforts to make equality a reality, especially for the Black community.
To that end, in June 2020 President Joseph E. Aoun announced several actionable steps to demonstrate the university’s commitment to change.
Initial Actions
- Create a Community Advisory Board for NUPD
- Increase diversity and representation at all levels
- Elevate the President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion
- Improve universitywide accountability
- Appoint a Dean for Cultural and Spiritual Life
- Improve support for Black students
- Enact cultural competency and anti-racism training
- Deepen community engagement
- Amplify our impact through our employer partners
Ideas, Action, Change
Northeastern has long been focused on raising awareness and creating change toward a more equitable and socially just world.
Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
This Northeastern office promotes the university’s commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity, and social justice while building a climate of inclusion throughout our campuses.
Everyday our students, faculty, staff, and alumni put ideas into action to build a more inclusive and equitable community. It’s important to share our stories and support one other in this commitment.
