The DEI and "Kudos" committees of the Biology Department jointly identify individuals who have demonstrated excellent commitment for community building and increasing DEI for both internal and external awards to recognize and financially support their efforts.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Center at the University of Virginia seeks to foster the development of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, alumni, and allies.
The Graduate Recruitment Initiative Team (GRIT) is a student-run organization aiming to enhance diversity and inclusion across the graduate programs within the Department of Biology, Biomedical Sciences Program at the School of Medicine, and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
The Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is deeply committed to enhancing the wellbeing, safety and success of all UVA faculty, students, staff, alumni, visitors and our neighbors.