https://www.wcmu.org/tags/equity-and-inclusion Equity and Inclusion en-US Copyright Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:24:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-12/michigan-education-leaders-push-for-college-access-amid-doubts-from-students Michigan education leaders are pushing to close equity gaps in higher education as part of the state’s "60 by 30" goal. At a recent roundtable, advocates pointed to financial barriers, lack of awareness about aid programs and fear of sharing personal data as challenges, particularly for minority students. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:24:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-12/michigan-education-leaders-push-for-college-access-amid-doubts-from-students Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-21/states-largest-health-system-names-chief-inclusion-equity-diversity-and-sustainability-officer Earlier this year, Southfield-based Beaumont Health and Grand Rapids-based Spectrum Health merged forming BHSH System. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 22:10:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-21/states-largest-health-system-names-chief-inclusion-equity-diversity-and-sustainability-officer Patrick Center https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-06/michigan-supreme-court-establishes-diversity-commission The Michigan Supreme Court is creating a new commission to address diversity, equity, and inclusion within the judiciary. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:48:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-06/michigan-supreme-court-establishes-diversity-commission Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-06/city-of-lansing-launches-new-racial-equity-tool The city of Lansing is introducing a new online tool to monitor its diversity, equity and inclusion goals. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:45:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-06/city-of-lansing-launches-new-racial-equity-tool Kevin Lavery