Commitment to Increasing Access to Higher Ed

July 13, 2023

Dear campus community,

In recent weeks, there has been renewed discussion across the United States on access and equity in higher education, especially for historically underrepresented groups of students.

At Andrews University, this issue is close to our heart, and I want to share that we remain committed to providing educational opportunities for all. As a result, here at Andrews University, we will continue to employ recruitment and retention strategies that seek to include diverse racial and ethnic populations within our Andrews family. In all that we do, we are motivated by the laws of the Kingdom—to do justice, act with mercy and walk in humility with God.

As a number-one ranked university for campus ethnic diversity in the annual U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, we are eager to continue to strengthen and foster the diverse intercultural and international environment that is a valued and distinctive hallmark of our Andrews University campus and student life.

As a new school year approaches, we look forward to welcoming students from all backgrounds. I believe providing an inclusive and transformative faith and learning experience is essential to equipping and inspiring a diverse generation of leaders.

It’s also important that we work further to lessen education attainment gaps and to ensure opportunities for historically underrepresented, economically challenged and first-generation students to obtain an Andrews University degree. This goal is reflected in a wide array of Andrews University scholarship and financial aid opportunities that support these students.

As a diverse and global learning community, Andrews University will continue to respond to the Great Commission by extending Christ’s teaching ministry to all, endeavoring to ensure that each one of our students receives the best possible support in order to excel in an academic environment that prepares each student to be an effective World Changer for God.

Grace and peace,

Danielle Pilgrim
Interim Chief Diversity Officer