Below is a listing of recent campus-wide messages concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion from Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, former Associate Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion Enobong (Anna) Branch, and Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion Nefertiti Walker.
Building a Community of Dignity and Respect
August 31, 2022
An Important Message from the Chancellor
May 3, 2022
An Update into the Investigation of Racist Emails
October 7, 2021
A Message from the Chancellor on Steps to Fight anti-Black Racist Incidents
September 27, 2021
A Message from Vice Chancellor Nefertiti Walker: A Disturbing Increase in anti-Black Racist Incidents
September 23, 2021
A Message from the Chancellor Regarding Sexual Violence Allegations
September 20, 2021
Living Through the All-Too-Common Assault Against Communities of Color
April 16, 2021
A Statement from Chancellor Subbaswamy: The Growing Wave of Anti-Asian Racism Must Be Confronted and Defeated
March 17, 2021
Planning for Fall in the Office of Equity and Inclusion
July 7, 2020
Taking Action at UMass Amherst to Combat Racism: A Message from Nefertiti Walker
June 3, 2020
Statement from Chancellor Subbaswamy: A Message on Deeply Troubling Acts of Racial Violence
June 1, 2020
A Message from the Office of Equity and Inclusion: We are Here to Support You
March 26, 2020
Chancellor Subbaswamy’s Welcome Message for Spring Semester
January 24, 2019
Message from the Chancellor: United Against Acts of Hate
November 13, 2018
A Message from the Chancellor: United Against Acts of Hate
November 8, 2018
Chancellor’s Statement on Shooting at Pennsylvania Synagogue
October 29, 2018
Chancellor’s Statement on University’s Commitment to Civil Rights Protections for Transgender Individuals
October 24, 2018
Chancellor’s Statement on Recent Campus Incident
September 16, 2018
Chancellor Urges Campus to Stand 'United Against Acts of Hate'
September 27, 2018
A Call to Join in and Build a Community of Dignity and Respect
September 25, 2018
Chancellor’s Statement on Recent Campus Incident
September 16, 2018
Creating a Respectful Workplace
September 12, 2018
Final Campus Climate Reports Available - Dive Deeper Now
April 30, 2018
Campus Climate Improvement Grants and Conversations: Get Involved
March 26, 2018
Building Bridges Across Difference: Make a Connection
March 20, 2018
Campus Climate Unit Reports Available - Engage Now
January 30,2018
Organizational Changes to Advance Critical Campus Goals
January 24, 2018
Timely opportunity for DACA renewals
January 16, 2018
Celebrating International Education Week
November 9, 2017
Join us for Engaging Community, Exchanging Ideas Fall 2017 Event Series
September 15, 2017
Chancellor’s Message on President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA)
September 5, 2017
Chancellor’s Statement on White Supremacists, Neo-Nazis
August 15, 2017
Initial Results of the Campus Climate Survey
May 1, 2017
Chancellor's Commitment to Protecting the Rights of Immigrant and international Students
February 2, 2017
Response to Sanctuary Petition
November 18, 2016
