
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
regina sims wright
Associate Dean, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
at the UD College of Health Sciences
In the College of Health Sciences, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers of academic excellence, impactful research, and proficient practice. We are committed to developing and implementing strategies to recruit and retain highly qualified students, faculty, and staff, whose experiences and perspectives add to the diversity of the University community, and to nurture an inclusive environment with a sense of belonging and engagement. As a leader in health sciences training, it is our mission to train and mentor future clinicians and scientists who understand and appreciate diversity and have the cultural competence to interact effectively in a diversifying nation and world.
CHS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND PROFESSIONALISM COMMITTMENT
- March 14th, 2023: Implicit Gender Norms
- October 18th, 2022: Inequities in Burnout
- March 23rd, 2022: Professionalism
- October 25th, 2021: Allyship
- March 25th, 2021: Exploring White Privilege
- January 21st, 2021: Microaggressions
- November 10th, 2020: Safe Spaces
Virtual Educational Opportunities
Office of Equity and Inclusion
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75 Years Strong
April 23, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryThe Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences in UD's College of Health Sciences is celebrating 75 years of innovations that have transformed science and saved lives. -
Foltyn Seminar Defies The Future of Plastic
December 04, 2024 | Written by Colin HeffingerPlastics have become an inevitable part of our daily lives—spanning across food packaging to appliances, medical containers, furniture, and even our vehicles. At the recent Foltyn Seminar, Leo Trasande from New York University examined the impact of plastics on human health and addressed their role in Earth’s future. -
September College of Health Sciences For the Record
October 04, 2024 | Written by CHS StaffCollege of Health Science community reports appointments, exhibitions, publications, and honors for September. -
Advancing hope
September 09, 2024 | Written by Amy CherryUD researcher receives $2.3M NIH grant to tackle vision loss. -
Recognizing Delaware's Top Nurses
May 17, 2024 | Written by Colin HeffingerEach May, outstanding nurses throughout Delaware gather at the White Clay Creek Country Club to celebrate the prestigious Excellence in Nursing ceremony.