INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is recognizing the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine for its commitment to diversity and inclusion with its 2021 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence (HEED) in Diversity Award.
The school is one of only six veterinary colleges nationally to receive the annual honor and is the only health-related school in Kansas to be recognized.
INSIGHT Into Diversity is the nation's oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The College of Veterinary Medicine will be featured in the December 2021 issue of the magazine.
This is the first time the College of Veterinary Medicine has earned the Health Professions HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities demonstrating outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
"[The] award represents recognition of significant collegewide initiatives in cultural transformation," said Bonnie Rush, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. "The award is also a reminder of our responsibility to continue to strengthen and grow in our efforts to provide a welcoming environment for all.
“We are committed to preparing the leaders of tomorrow to carry the values of diversity, equity and inclusion to their future destinations.”
The magazine selected K-State because of the veterinary college's efforts to identify and incorporate opportunities for growth in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to complete a variety of training through the Diversity and Resilience Institute of El Paso and the Purdue Certificate for Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine. The college also offers the Warrington College of Business Scholarship to recognize students demonstrating commitment to bringing diverse people together and serving disadvantaged populations.