UW School of Veterinary Medicine Hosts Regional Summit Promoting Diversity and Inclusion


UW School of Veterinary Medicine Hosts Regional Summit Promoting Diversity and Inclusion


The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine hosted the Iverson Bell Midwest Regional Diversity Summit on May 20-22, after a two-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The biennial summit, named after the first person of color to serve as the vice president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, was first hosted at Purdue University in 1972.

Through the leadership of the Purdue University and Michigan State University colleges of veterinary medicine, the Iverson Bell Midwest Regional Diversity Summit has played a significant role in efforts to increase diversity and inclusiveness in the veterinary medical profession. The recently culminated event at UW-Madison was the first time a site other than Purdue or Michigan State hosted the regional summit.
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