About Us

A diverse group of students at the 2019 UB pride parade. The man in front holds a sign that says strive for a greener pride.
  • About Our Office
    3/5/21
    The Office of the Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence (VPIX) is responsible for coordinating and monitoring UB’s efforts to institutionalize the culture of equity and inclusion university-wide.
  • Meet the VPIX
    9/17/25
    Learn more about Seval Yildirim, UB's Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence.
  • Unit Diversity Officers
    10/16/25
    Schools and divisions across the university feature Diversity Officers who foster inclusive excellence for their faculty, staff and students.
  • Inclusive Excellence Within Units
    9/30/25
    Schools and offices across the university offer programs and resources to foster inclusive excellence for their faculty, staff and students. Click on the links below to learn more about efforts within your school or office.
  • Contact Us
    7/31/25
    Do you have any thoughts, questions or recommendations about diversity and inclusion at UB? Is there an event or program that you or your office would like to partner with us on? Feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!