California Jesuit University Earns Prestigious Diversity Champion Designation

For the first time, Santa Clara University has been named a Diversity Champion by Insight Into Diversity magazine, recognizing its outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This top honor celebrates Santa Clara’s institution-wide efforts to create a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, the university stated in a press release.

The university’s recognition as a Diversity Champion follows three consecutive years of receiving the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Santa Clara's initiatives, including diverse faculty hiring, financial aid expansions, and support for underrepresented students, underscore its dedication to continuous improvement in fostering an inclusive campus.

his top honor celebrates Santa Clara’s institution-wide efforts to create a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staffPhoto byNathan DumlaoonUnsplash