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Resources for BIPOC

Grad Students

Students belonging to Black, Indiginous, and People of Color identities face unique challenges during graduate school. To help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia, we've collected some resources specifically directed towards helping you succeed.

Facts and Statistics about BIPOC Student Experiences

Decades of research shows that BIPOC students are more likely to face discrimination, oppression, and mental health issues during their time in academia. These resources highlight some of the most recent or impactful findings.

Council of Graduate Schools - Graduate Enrollment and Degrees (2008 to 2018)

American Council on Education - Enrollment in Graduate Education

American Council on Education - Race and Ethnicity of U.S. Graduate Students

Resources for Mental Health & Well-being

As BIPOC students face unique challenges during graduate school, specialized support is needed for maintaining mental well-being.

Other Support

Groups around the world are working towards supporting BIPOC stuents of all levels in academia.

University of North Texas - Racial Trauma and Self-Care in Tragedy​
ACLU - Racial Justice

ACLU - Students’ Rights

Abolition Science Podcast - BIPOC: Navigating Grad School

Black in X Community - BlackInX.org

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