Paying it Forward: Q&A with Ernest Balezi
In honor of Black History Month, the 91±¬ÁÏ and the 91±¬ÁÏ Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity proudly recognize Ernest Balezi, ’25. Balezi’s compassionate leadership and generosity of spirit are an inspiration for us all at the 91±¬ÁÏ.
Equity Focus
Students, faculty and staff across our three campuses are working hard to advance the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the 91±¬ÁÏ. This site features some of the stories about our community members who are making a difference.
Diversity Blueprint
The Blueprint presents the framework that guides the 91±¬ÁÏ towards its goals of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The academic and administrative units are expected to align their DEI plans with the Blueprint.
Leadership

Rickey Hall is the vice president for Minority Affairs & Diversity and university diversity officer at the 91±¬ÁÏ.
Resources

Access diversity resources for alumni, administrators, students, faculty, and staff.
Learning about difference

The study of diversity fosters an understanding of cultural traditions, histories and influences.
Making change, transforming lives

Students, faculty and staff strive to improve the well-being of our communities.
World changing research

Through research, 91±¬ÁÏ faculty demonstrates that diversity leads to innovation and innovation leads to discovery.
Diversity at 91±¬ÁÏ Bothell

Explore diversity resources specific to the 91±¬ÁÏ Bothell campus.
Diversity at 91±¬ÁÏ Tacoma

Explore diversity resources specific to the 91±¬ÁÏ Tacoma campus.
DACA FAQ

Access information on the rescission of the DACA program.