Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Vanderbilt, you will enjoy working with and learning from people who offer a variety of perspectives in a community that values all types of diversity.
Our Commitment
The leadership, faculty, staff, and students of Owen commit to the following:
- To cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community that challenges us to embrace lifelong personal and professional growth;
- To welcome a wide variety of viewpoints and engage thoughtfully and respectfully, even when doing so is uncomfortable;
- To value differences in race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, mental or physical ability, and other such personal characteristics; and
- To work towards removing systemic barriers to fulfilling our commitment.
Organizations
There are a variety of organizations and initiatives across campus that support EDI efforts and our community members.
Insights and Resources
Explore Vanderbilt resources and insights from students, faculty, and staff on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Events at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt offers a variety of events around equity, diversity, and inclusion in on-campus and remote formats.
Partnerships
At Vanderbilt, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. Because of that, we work with partners that will introduce us to diverse candidates, and we offer scholarships specifically for diverse prospective students.
Our affiliations with organizations such as the Forté Foundation for women; Management Leadership for Tomorrow, National Black MBA Association, Prospanica, Admit.me Access and Association of Latino Professionals for America for minority students; Military MBA and Service Academy Career Conference for military students; Reaching Out for LGBTQIA+ students and allies; and Graduate Horizons for Native Americans are just a few of the ways we reach out to ensure a diverse group of students.
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Scholarships
Business school is probably the single most significant investment you will make in your personal and professional development. We are committed to helping students afford our programs. See your program of interest for more details on specific scholarship options.
The Black VU
The Black VU is a visually recorded, thought-provoking, and in-depth discussion that offers multiple viewpoints on prevalent cultural conversation topics. The initiative is a series of unscripted discussions of diverse students and alumni from Vanderbilt Business.
The Black VU is a visually recorded, thought-provoking, and in-depth discussion that offers multiple viewpoints on prevalent cultural conversation topics. The initiative is a series of unscripted discussions of diverse students and alumni from Vanderbilt Business.
What our students say
"Building relationships and interacting with people from so many diverse backgrounds and cultures at Vanderbilt not only enriched my learning experience, it enriched my life. Both in and outside the classroom my thinking was challenged and now I have a broader view of the world."
Todd Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
"As an international student from Venezuela, I found many opportunities at Vanderbilt to showcase my culture, experiences and leadership style in a very welcoming environment. Vanderbilt fosters a culture of inclusiveness where all ideas are respected."
Gaby Rios Plaza
Caracas, Venezula
"After coming to Owen from the Marines, I immediately felt a sense of belonging similar to the close-knit nature of the military. The team-oriented culture was very familiar, and I was happy to be involved with another high-caliber group of people who respect and value each other’s unique experiences while also looking out for one another."
Trevor Hunt
United States Marine Corps