Diversity and Inclusion

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Our Commitment

Beyond Diversity: You Belong Here

USM is proud to be the most diverse university in the state of Mississippi with a student body that reflects our larger community.

We are committed to the principles of shared communal engagement among people who represent diverse backgrounds, identities, beliefs, experiences, and goals, and we welcome you to our university. As a starting point, discover some of the resources—including information, services, student organizations, and academic programs—that are part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Office

Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement

Providing transformative experiences to foster the growth and development of historically underserved communities.

IME Office

Story and Documentary

A Measure of Progress:
The Clyde Kennard Story

Clyde Kennard, a civil rights pioneer, led the way in desegregation in higher education in Mississippi.

Watch A Measure of Progress: The Clyde Kennard Story, a documentary produced with the hope to spark an open dialogue about race relations and make Kennard's voice heard, not just at the University, but in the community.

The Clyde Kennard Story