Princeton receives national award for outstanding commitments to diversity and inclusion

Princeton University has received national honors for its outstanding commitments to diversity and inclusion. The 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is given annually to U.S. colleges and universities by the magazine “INSIGHT Into Diversity.”

The HEED Award recognizes a school’s comprehensive approach to recruiting, retaining and supporting a diverse range of students, faculty and staff. The award honors colleges and universities that support diversity in many forms, including gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, veterans, people with disabilities and members of the LGBT community.

“Our standards are high, and we look for institutions where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being done every day across their campus,” said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of “INSIGHT Into Diversity.”

“We’re extremely proud to again receive this award in recognition of the many ways in which we’ve made Princeton a truly more diverse, accessible and inclusive institution,” said Michele Minter, vice provost for institutional equity and diversity. “This special recognition is a tribute to the leadership and commitment of individuals across this campus, including Admission, Campus Life, Dean of the Faculty, Human Resources, the Graduate School and beyond. We look forward to continuing to build on this progress.”

In particular, the HEED Award recognized the following initiatives, programs and changes on Princeton’s campus.