Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Office of Diversity & Inclusion at Feinberg
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine's Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers several programs and resources that aim to create community on campus, highlight current diversity and inclusion topics, and support all students on the pathway to medicine.
Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) works across the university to identify and develop solutions to persistent and uneven access, retention, and advancement of underrepresented and marginalized faculty, staff and students. OIDI collaborates with other diversity offices on programs, events and initiatives to advance equity and inclusion across the institution.
Northwestern Office of Equity
The Office of Equity works with students, faculty and staff to revise and implement policies and statements related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
ABRCMS
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) is one of the largest communities of underrepresented minorities in STEM.
AccessibleNU
AccessibleNU supports and empowers students with disabilities and ensures equal access to fully participate in the academic learning environment.
Center for Health Equity Transformation
The mission of the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) is to lift health for all by exposing root causes of health inequities and serving as a hub that pushes boundaries in research, education, workforce development, and community engagement.
Campus Inclusion & Community
The Office of Campus Inclusion & Community includes three departments: Multicultural Student Affairs, Student Enrichment Services, and Social Justice Education.
Chicago Women in STEM
A network of Chicago-area students, postdoctoral scholars, and professionals to support gender equity, diversity, and the success of local women in STEM.
Feinberg School of Medicine Office of Diversity Affinity Groups
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers groups that bring together members of the Feinberg community, with an emphasis on underserved communities, social justice, and health disparities.
Feinberg LGBTQ+ Alliance
Promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff through education and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues and rights.
Graduate Women Across Northwestern
A student organization striving to create community building opportunities for women in the graduate and professional programs.
NIH T32 Programs
A list compiled by the Driskill Graduate Program of NIH-funded T32 Training Programs for Northwestern trainees across all levels.
Office of Fellowships
The office matches students and alumni with external funding programs and awards. Services are available to students across various fields and at all levels of training.
Organization of Women Faculty
Northwestern University Organization of Women Faculty (OWF) offers women faculty at all institutional levels an opportunity to be heard and to help shape University policy.
Postdoctoral Affairs
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs connects postdoctoral trainees with resources ranging from career and professional development to work/life support.
Science in Society
Science in Society supports high-needs, high-potential communities. They work to strengthen STEM learning and mentorship opportunities for K-12 youth, teachers, and community groups.
SACNAS
The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) cultivates community among scientists by providing professional development, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
WISER
Women in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) at Northwestern aims to provide community and support for advancing women in all STEM fields at Northwestern and beyond.
Women’s Center
The center serves as a space for support, community, advocacy, and affirmation for women and other people who may be navigating marginalization on campus and in society.