Paying it Forward: Q&A with Ernest Balezi
In honor of Black History Month, the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ and the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity proudly recognize Ernest Balezi, ’25. Balezi’s compassionate leadership and generosity of spirit are an inspiration for us all at the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨.
Equity Focus
Students, faculty and staff across our three campuses are working hard to advance the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨. This site features some of the stories about our community members who are making a difference.
Diversity Blueprint
The Blueprint presents the framework that guides the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ towards its goals of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The academic and administrative units are expected to align their DEI plans with the Blueprint.
Leadership

Rickey Hall is the vice president for Minority Affairs & Diversity and university diversity officer at the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨.
Resources

Access diversity resources for alumni, administrators, students, faculty, and staff.
Learning about difference

The study of diversity fosters an understanding of cultural traditions, histories and influences.
Making change, transforming lives

Students, faculty and staff strive to improve the well-being of our communities.
World changing research

Through research, f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ faculty demonstrates that diversity leads to innovation and innovation leads to discovery.
Diversity at f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ Bothell

Explore diversity resources specific to the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ Bothell campus.
Diversity at f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ Tacoma

Explore diversity resources specific to the f8²ÊƱͶעƽ̨ Tacoma campus.
DACA FAQ

Access information on the rescission of the DACA program.