Diversity Research Programs

Dr. Jennifer Barton of the UA Biomedical Engineering Program pioneers optical coherence tomography to deliver amazing detail in scans and save lives through early detection. Arizona Hispanic Center for Excellence
Works to increase the number of Latino/Hispanic physicians, enhance health research on the Latino/Hispanic population in the Southwest, and improve the cultural competency of health care services for Latino/Hispanic communities.

Center for Research on Equity and Opportunity/ADVANCE
Seeks to actively advance the UA’s research and scientific reputation by ensuring all scientists regardless of gender have the opportunity to excel and to be recognized for their achievement. 

Disability Studies Collaborative
Strives to examine how addressing disability in its full complexity can promote the participation, self-determination, and equal citizenship of people with disabilities in society. 

UA students gather at the Women’s Plaza of Honor, a warm, inviting and meditative gathering place located on the University of Arizona campus in the area west of Centennial Hall. The Plaza, sponsored by the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies publicly and permanently celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the history of Arizona or whose lives have otherwise enriched the lives of others. LGBT Institute
Serves to develop curriculum, promote research, and present public programming that addresses the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Arizona, nationally and globally.

Millennial Student Project
A 4-year study following the class of 2009, assessing students’ perspectives on diversity, and following their development.

Native American Cancer Research Partnership
Equips the next generation of researchers and health care professional with the tools necessary to bring about sustained improvement of health to Native American communities.

Southwest Institute for Research on Women
Improves the lives of women and girls through interdisciplinary and collaborative research and action projects covering a broad spectrum of issues ranging from health and wellness to education, employment, and the arts.

Veteran’s Reintegration and Education Project
Assists in the successful educational advancement and reintegration of disabled veterans through the development of physical, academic, social, and career skills.Tom Holm is a prolific Native American scholar and award-winning UA American Indian Studies professor. He’s published more than 50 articles, books and government reports, even a children’s book on Native American warriors and code talkers in World War II.