Diversity & Inclusion

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing equity and fostering a welcoming and inclusive community at UMass Lowell.

Recipients will have demonstrated:

  • Advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion of underrepresented groups.
  • Leadership and sustained commitment to the advancement of a diverse and inclusive culture on campus and beyond. 
  • Initiative in developing, sponsoring or promoting programs and projects that expand access, equity, and respect for human dignity in pursuit of justice and peace.
  • Collaboration with campus or community partners in creating or implementing initiatives that strengthen allyship and inclusion.

Eligibility and Application Requirements:

  • Graduating students in undergraduate, graduate, or online and continuing education programs.
  • Submission of a personal statement demonstrating achievement in at least 2 of the above areas. (Each example should be no more than 400 words.)
  • Minimum of two, with a maximum of three, recommendation letters from UMass Lowell faculty, staff or supervisors.
  • Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (undergraduate) or 3.00 (graduate) and be in good disciplinary standing.

This medal recognizes students who embody the university’s values of inclusive excellence, transforming difference into a source of strength and innovation.