THE BINGHAMTON COMMUNITY IS ONE THAT VALUES UNITY, IDENTITY AND EXCELLENCE.
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) acknowledges that from the impacts of Covid-19 to the Black Lives Matter protests, we all have a responsibility to be socially conscious and work to create a campus climate that fosters inclusion.
DEI includes the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC), the Q Center (QC), and the UDiversity Educational Institute (UDiversity). Our Centers and Institute can help you engage in these movements by:
- helping you to explore cultural competency and diversity education (UDiversity)
- supporting marginalized genders and sexualities through the Active Ally Program (QC)
- fostering inclusive and equitable communities through the MLK Day of Service,New Student of Color Mentor Program and Black History Month events (MRC)
UDiversity
The UDiversity Educational Institute (UDiversity) offers an internship program for students to help create social justice based dialogues. To sign up for our monthly newsletter or to learn more about our internship, email deiudiv@binghamton.edu.
Multicultural Resource Center
The Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) offers programs, opportunities and events designed to increase acceptance, awareness and understanding of cultural diversity, such as the New Student of Color Mentor Program and Pathways to Inclusive Leadership Program. The MRC works with students to create fun and engaging opportunities for Bearcats to explore and value their own identities and those of others. Learn more about the MRC on the Orientation Services Fair website, follow MRC online, follow MRC on social media and sign up to receive our Culture Connects Weekly newsletter.
Q Center
The Q Center focuses on community building, education and programming that affirms all gender
identities and sexual orientations.
The Q Center professional staff and peer educators facilitate Active Ally workshops
for students, faculty and staff to learn more about the LGTBQ+ community and develop
strategies for practicing allyship. We also directly support the transgender and gender non-conforming student population by hosting a gender affirming walk-in clothing closet and supporting Transcend, a
student-led social group where trans/GNC students can find community and support through
discussion of their experiences. Sign up for our newsletter, follow us on social media, and learn more about our opportunities.
Bias-related incidents
Here's some important information on bias-related incidents every student should know.