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2022 HEED Award Recipient
The INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership (IDEAL) is home to Temple University’s efforts to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of belonging for all its members. Led by strategic units focused on a variety of areas as well as the Center for Anti-Racism, IDEAL provides comprehensive, solution-focused resources for everyone within Temple’s vast community. Explore how to connect with IDEAL resources, programming and expertise. - Dr. Valerie Harrison, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

https://diversity.temple.edu/engagement
Engagement
Our engagement curriculum is designed to focus on identity development while cultivating authentic conversations and civility.
Engagement
https://diversity.temple.edu/education
Education
Education supports a holistic approach to stimulating social change and fostering diversity and inclusion amongst the faculty & staff population.
Education
https://diversity.temple.edu/antiracism
Center for Anti-racism
The Center for Anti-Racism serves as the centerpiece of Temple’s anti-racist efforts and promotes collaboration across the university.
Center for Anti-racism

CAMPUS DIVERSITY RESOURCES

IDEAL creates brave spaces where the diverse perspectives of our students, faculty, staff and Temple’s neighbors are encouraged, engaged and empowered.

https://diversity.temple.edu/interfaith
Interfaith Inclusion
Learn more about programs, services and resources supporting faith based identities, including the Blue Ribbon Commission on Antisemitism.
Interfaith Inclusion
https://diversity.temple.edu/resources
Disability Resources
Enhance your journey with university resources supporting inclusivity and belonging.
Disability Resources
https://diversity.temple.edu/gender
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
Explore our programs, services and resources supporting gender & sexuality inclusion.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
Title IX and ADA
TITLE IX & ADA
The Title IX & ADA coordinator supports inclusive learning and working environment by providing education and training, helpful resources, and an equitable resolution process.
Title IX and ADA TITLE IX & ADA
https://diversity.temple.edu/eoc
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity supports Temple University's EOC policy and practice.
Equal Opportunity
https://diversity.temple.edu/partnerships
Strategic Partnerships
Strategic partnerships work with leadership to help them achieve their DEI goals.
Strategic Partnerships

Upcoming Events

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3/23
Thursday
Timely Topic: Impact of Women's Rights in 2023
3/23
Thursday
Cultural Rewind Conversations: Black Women Rock - A revisit to 90's sitcoms
3/29
Wednesday
Queer Lunch Dialogue: Queer Women: As seen on TV
3/30
Thursday
Safe Zone Certified Trainer Workshop
3/30
Thursday
Safe Zone II for students
4/5
Wednesday
Safe Zone I
4/11
Tuesday
Owl Talks Dialogue
4/19
Wednesday
Queer Lunch Dialogue
4/20
Thursday
Safe Zone II
4/24
Monday
Cultural Unity Week - Festival
4/26
Wednesday
Cultural Unity Week- Lavender Graduation
4/27
Thursday
Rites of Passage Ceremony

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Black, Brown and red all over: How two Temple alumni are using lipstick to make the world a more inclusive place

March 17
The entranceway to Reading High School, located about an hour northwest of Philadelphia, can be intimidating. Castle-like spires adorn its towering facade, imposing...

Author and activist Ibram X. Kendi visits Temple for engaging conversation about racism

by tuq40269
February 15
As he reflected on the current state of anti-racism work, Ibram X. Kendi, CLA '07, '10, said he thinks the nation is facing a crosswind. During the wide-ranging candid...