Paying it Forward: Q&A with Ernest Balezi
In honor of Black History Month, the Âé¶¹Éç and the Âé¶¹Éç 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 Âé¶¹Éç.
Equity Focus
Students, faculty and staff across our three campuses are working hard to advance the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the Âé¶¹Éç. 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 Âé¶¹Éç 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 Âé¶¹Éç.
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, Âé¶¹Éç faculty demonstrates that diversity leads to innovation and innovation leads to discovery.
Diversity at Âé¶¹Éç Bothell

Explore diversity resources specific to the Âé¶¹Éç Bothell campus.
Diversity at Âé¶¹Éç Tacoma

Explore diversity resources specific to the Âé¶¹Éç Tacoma campus.
DACA FAQ

Access information on the rescission of the DACA program.