Oxford, MS

The Graduate School endorses the vision, mission, and values of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement as outlined in the UM Pathways to Equity Plan. Here, we quote the University of Mississippi’s Diversity Statement:

The University of Mississippi embraces its public flagship mission of inspiring and educating our diverse and vibrant community where all individuals are able to intellectually, socially and culturally thrive through transformative experiences on our campus and beyond. In fulfillment of this mission, we demonstrate the following commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion:

• Diversity is an affirmation of the intersecting individual, social and organizational identities that make our community vibrant and transformational. We commit to openly increasing, embracing and recognizing the full spectrum of diversity at all levels of our institution.
• Equity is directly addressing the social, institutional, organizational and systemic barriers that prevent members of marginalized groups from thriving in our community. We commit to being both proactive and responsive in mitigating barriers so that all members of our institution are able to reach their full potential.
• Inclusion is actively and intentionally creating a welcoming campus where all individuals feel they have a supportive and affirming space to learn, grow and engage. We commit to fostering a campus environment that fully supports, values and engages the intersectional identities of every member of our community.

In the Graduate School, we center these commitments in our daily work, aiming to continuously improve in ensuring that all are represented, welcomed, and able to thrive through equity.