The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Emory & Henry College Welcomes All

We are advocates for social justice and equality.

We value a diverse community of students, staff and faculty and work to provide a campus environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We empower students regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion or ability by actively involving them in inclusive academic and student life programs.

We support every student in finding their voice and in creating a positive impact on this college, on their own community and on the world.

Organizations & Resources

The Inclusion & Dialogue Center

Creates, engages, encourages and empowers a community that strives to be inclusive of all

Diversity and Inclusion Year-End Ceremonies

Recognizing academic and personal excellence

Men of Excellence (M.O.E.)

Support and skills for men of color

Genders and Sexualities Alliance

Social and support organization for persons of all orientations

Inclusion & Dialogue Community Peers

Our student leaders build community through outreach and programming

Each One Reach One

Mentoring Program Mentors for first-year students

E&H CARES

Campus and community advocates

Multicultural Student Association (MSA)

An umbrella of several smaller student unions: Appalachian, Asian, Black,
First Generation College, Inter-faith/Non-Religion, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Native
American/Pacific Islander, Students with Disabilities, Women

Colleges of Distinction Equity & Inclusion

The office of Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion John Holloway is in Wiley Hall.

See all of our staff here.

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Upcoming Events

Jan17
MLK Week of Celebration: Anti-Racism Sermon with Dr. Hopkins
Location: via Zoom
Time: 11:00am
See full details

More DEI Events & News

The First Generation Ceremony is a celebration created by Emory & Henry College to celebrate the achievements of students who are the first to graduate in their families.
Students in the Appalachian Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of Appalachian students who were born/raised in Appalachia, and/or identify as Appalachian.
The Global Scholars Ceremony is a celebration created by Emory & Henry College to celebrate the achievements of international students and students who have completed study abroad work and who are graduating.
Students in the Lavender Ceremony, honoring lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and transgender students.
Students of the Donning of the Kente, celebrating graduates’ pride in their African American heritage
Students in the Raza Ceremony, celebrating the pride, heritage, and sense of purpose to LatinX students
Students in the Asian Ceremony, celebrating students of Asian descent.

Photo Album: Special Ceremonies

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We are excited to announce our MLK Convocation for 2021 entitled “Good Trouble Comes in All Colors: Allyship Matters” will be held from January 14, 2021 - January 23, 2021. See more details here.