Diversity Champions exemplify an unyielding commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence, and belonging throughout their campus communities, across academic programs, and at the highest administrative levels.
A limited number of colleges and universities across the nation have been selected for this honor.
Known for visionary leadership, Diversity Champions are institutions that set the standard for thousands of other campus communities striving for diversity, inclusive excellence, and belonging. They develop successful strategies and programs, which then serve as models for other institutions. Diversity Champion schools exceed everyday expectations, often eclipsing their own goals.
Selected institutions rank in the top tier of Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recipients. The HEED Award is presented annually by Insight Into Diversity to recognize colleges and universities that are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming campus environment.
2024 Diversity Champions
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2023 Diversity Champions
Clemson University
East Carolina University
Indiana University Bloomington
Johns Hopkins University
Medical University of South Carolina
Oklahoma State University
Rochester Institute of Technology
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Cincinnati
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
The University of Oklahoma
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
2022 Diversity Champions
Clemson University
East Carolina University
Florida State University
Indiana University Bloomington
Johns Hopkins University
Medical University of South Carolina
Oklahoma State University
Rochester Institute of Technology
San Diego State University
Texas Tech University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Cincinnati
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of North Florida
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
2021 Diversity Champions
Clemson University
Florida State University
Indiana University Bloomington
Medical University of South Carolina
Oklahoma State University
Purdue University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Texas Tech University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Cincinnati
University of Houston Law Center
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of North Florida
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
2020 Diversity Champions
Clemson University
Florida State University
Indiana University Bloomington
Medical University of South Carolina
Oklahoma State University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Cincinnati
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of North Florida
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
2019 Diversity Champions
Clemson University
Columbia University
Florida State University
Indiana University Bloomington
Medical University of South Carolina
Oklahoma State University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Cincinnati
University of Kentucky
University of North Florida
University of South Carolina
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
2018 Diversity Champions
Clemson University
Columbia University
Florida State University
Indiana University Bloomington
Medical University of South Carolina
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Oklahoma State University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Texas Tech University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Cincinnati
University of Kentucky
University of North Florida
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
2017 Diversity Champions
Columbia University
Florida State University
Indiana University Bloomington
James Madison University
Kennesaw State University
Kent State University
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Oklahoma State University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Texas Tech University
University of Cincinnati
University of Kentucky
University of North Florida
The University of Oklahoma
University of Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
2016 Diversity Champions
Columbia University
Florida State University
Kennesaw State University
Kent State University
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Pennsylvania State University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Texas Tech University
University of Central Florida
University of Cincinnati
University of Texas Arlington
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
