
Promote access, opportunity and diversity
University Priority
Building a community of people from different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints makes universities better and improves society.

The Office of Community Enrichment supports students, faculty and staff so they can flourish through deep engagement with one another and with ideas that inspire ongoing learning and growth.


Cultivating community is integral to our campus culture.
Faculty, staff and students promote an environment of acceptance, understanding and mutual respect.



Learn about Northwestern’s efforts to promote diversity of viewpoints and a sense of belonging.
See Northwestern’s new developments in support of this priority.

Four initiatives from the Office for Research expand support for interdisciplinary teams, community partnerships, scholarship in the arts and undergraduate research

Forever Shine Campaign co-chairs Adam and Tonia Karr discuss the University-wide fundraising effort, the ripple effect of scholarships and more

University-wide effort seeks to raise $625 million to open doors for students and empower them to thrive

Growing outreach programs attract high school students from small towns across the country

Upon retirement, libraries employee looks back on more than 50 years as a part of the University community
Dwight White II’s new mural in the Black House is about what you can see — and so much more.