Diversity/Equity/Inclusion

Women in the Ancient World

ANME 377 with Prof. Ellen Millender explores gender, sexuality, and power in ancient societies.

Mural Honors Leading Reed Biologist

Prof. Helen Stafford joins pantheon of inspiring scientists in bio stairwell.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

Fighting Structural Racism in Science

Moore Foundation supports Reed initiative to boost diversity in STEM.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

Milestones in Black History at Reed

We uncover some of the people and events that have too often been marginalized or glossed over.

July 12, 2021

In Our Own Words

Reed Magazine surveyed Black alumni across the years about their experience at the college.
July 12, 2021

“What have we been through?”

Alumni of color look back on life at a predominantly white institution through the lens of the ongoing civil rights movement
July 12, 2021

Learning From the Past

Protestors in 2016 looked to the experience of an earlier generation—and adapted their tactics to suit new circumstances.
July 12, 2021

Seizing The Moment

Frustrated by Reed’s Eurocentric curriculum, these students went rogue and built their own DIY alternative.
July 12, 2021

The Long Arc

Prof. Mary James has been working to reshape Reed’s trajectory on race for three decades.
July 12, 2021

Black at Reed

Black alumni look back at the challenges they faced, the mentors they found, and the strategies they used to make the college more inclusive—and more just.
June 23, 2021

The Social Dynamics of Biology

Theatre/biology major wins Class of ’21 Award for production focused on diversity and inclusion in science.
May 25, 2021

Truth and Justice in Tulsa

The Ground Breaking unearths the sinister history of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
April 26, 2021

Well Versed

For National Poetry Month, we present some Reed poets who explore identity and social justice.
April 13, 2021

Race, Heat, and Redlining

Urban heat islands are often a legacy of racism. Cate Mingoya ’08 has ideas on how to fix that.
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