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The Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) is dedicated to supporting the University of Michigan in its ongoing commitment to create and foster an intellectually and culturally diverse campus community. To this end, OAMI works collaboratively and cooperatively with the campus and external constituencies to develop initiatives that enrich the academic, social, cultural, and personal development of students.
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OAMI's Latest News
First-Generation Symposium returns, offering faculty, staff opportunity to foster connections
October 15, 2026
With the theme of "Shaped in Practice: Powered by Partnership,” OAMI leads the return of the First-Generation Symposium, a professional development conference for faculty, staff, and administrators.
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MLK 2026 keynote speakers: Creating coalitions is best way forward
January 19, 2026
The 40th annual MLK Symposium kicked off Jan. 19 with the Keynote Memorial Lecture, featuring Donzaleigh Abernathy and Derrick Johnson
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