Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Academic Programs

A student-focused academic and professional development initiative funded by large multinational organizations. Eligible students are invited to participate and will have an opportunity to interact with industry partners, alumni, faculty and peers. photo

Watson College Scholars Program

A student-focused academic and professional development initiative funded by large multinational organizations. Eligible students are invited to participate and will have an opportunity to interact with industry partners, alumni, faculty and peers.

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The goal of LSAMP is to assist universities and colleges in diversifying the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce  photo

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

The goal of LSAMP is to assist universities and colleges in diversifying the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce

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STEP provides academic support, retention services, and post-secondary guidance to New York State historically underrepresented and financially disadvantaged middle and high school students.  photo

Science Technology Entry Program

STEP provides academic support, retention services, and post-secondary guidance to New York State historically underrepresented and financially disadvantaged middle and high school students.

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The Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) program at °®¶¹´«Ã½ is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help low income and first-generation college students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science.  photo

Upward Bound Math-Science

UBMS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help low-income and first-generation college students develop their potential in math and science.

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DEI Funding Support

GEM is a network of employer and university partners working together to offer opportunities to talented students to obtain MS and PhD degrees through paid summer internships and full tuition fellowships. photo

GEM Fellowship

GEM is a network of employer and university partners working together to offer opportunities to talented students to obtain MS and PhD degrees through paid summer internships and full tuition fellowships.

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Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellowships, named after a former president of °®¶¹´«Ã½, are highly competitive fellowships that are offered to qualified students who have been newly admitted to graduate degree programs at °®¶¹´«Ã½. photo

Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellowship

Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellowships, named after a former president of °®¶¹´«Ã½ University, are highly competitive fellowships that are offered to qualified students who have been newly admitted to graduate degree programs.

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ETS believes that the cost of taking a GRE test should not be a barrier to graduate study. Apply for a fee reduction waiver. photo

Educational Testing Service

ETS believes that the cost of taking a GRE test should not be a barrier to graduate study. Apply for a fee reduction waiver.

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Collaborative Programs

McNair Scholars are low-income, first generation and/or underrepresented minority students attending graduate school and receiving their doctorate. photo

Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

McNair Scholars are low-income, first generation and/or underrepresented minority students attending graduate school and receiving their doctorate.

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CSTEP is funded by the State Education Department to increase the number of students from under-represented groups who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in law, mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields. photo

Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program

CSTEP is funded by the State Education Department to increase the number of students from under-represented groups who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in law, mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields.

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EOP is committed to providing opportunities to its students so that they may reach their full potential, with a focus on academic excellence, cultural awareness and social responsibility.  photo

Educational Opportunity Program

EOP is committed to providing opportunities to its students so that they may reach their full potential, with a focus on academic excellence, cultural awareness and social responsibility.

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