Mark Kennedy
Diversity and Inclusion
Universities must play an active role in addressing the inequalities that plague our society. At the core of the unequal burden imposed by the pandemic is unequal access to higher education. As a first generation college graduate, Kennedy is passionate about extending the opportunities higher education provides to less represented communities.
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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MARK KENNEDY
Unanimously Approved by Board of Regents - June 17, 2021
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Kennedy's legacy with be advances in diversity and CU's online programs
Op Ed by Hank Brown - Denver Post - May 29, 2021
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Driving Equity & Access Through College Admissions - Leading Through Change
Panel with Salesforce - May 23, 2021
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How leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion is accelerating across the CU system
CU Connections - May 6, 2021
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Funding, pay equity, DEI among key topics in President Kennedy’s address to Faculty Senate
CU Connections - April 29, 2021
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Building CU’s Strength through Diversity
Podcast with Theodosia Cook and Emily Davies - April 28, 2021
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MOSAIC to celebrate new space with ribbon cutting
UCCS Communique - April 22, 2021
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One step on a journey toward justice: CU leaders react to Chauvin verdict
CU Connections - April 22, 2021
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CU, Mile High Medical Society celebrate new scholarship honoring Blackwood
CU Connections - February 25, 2021
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DEI Through C-Suite Activism
Panel - February 9, 2021
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State of the University Address
Speech - December 11, 2020
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Bolstering efforts to fight student food insecurity
CU Connections - December 3, 2020
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President Kennedy boosts emergency funding
CU Connections - November 19, 2020
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CU develops first systemwide Lands Acknowledgement Statement
CU Connections - October 30, 2020
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President Kennedy visits UCCS
UCCS Communique - October 16, 2020
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DEI Innovation Fund will augment campuses, system diversity efforts
CU Connections - October 15, 2020
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CU Denvers Educates the Diverse Talent the World Needs
Tour: CU Denver - October 14, 2020
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Constitution Day and keeping the dream alive
Op Ed Denver Gazette - September 17, 2020
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CU, Baylor, UI and UMass Celebrate Constitution Day
Panel - September 16. 2020
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CU is Putting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Forefront
Podcast with Theodosia Cook - August 12, 2020
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Regents hear progress report on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
CU Connections - August 6, 2020
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President Kennedy on racial injustice, Supreme Court’s discrimination ruling
CU Connections - June 18, 2020
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Speaking out and taking action against racism and injustice
Video Statement - June 10, 2020
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President Kennedy reaffirms university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
CU Connections - April 2, 2021
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CU selects Marks as next chancellor of Denver campus
CU Connections - March 26, 2020
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From Jedi to Leaders in Action
UND Commencement - December 15, 2017