Make a gift in Dr. Welburn's honor to Bridge to the Future or Equity in MKE
Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence for the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, retired on Aug. 31, 2021, after 12 years of service to Marquette University.
Welburn has been responsible for leading the campus’ direction on diversity, equity and inclusion by working with other campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students on envisioning a more inclusive Marquette. These efforts have included diversity and inclusion planning, serving as goal steward for the Culture of Inclusion strategic theme in the university’s plan, Beyond Boundaries, and leading institutional efforts to conduct two campus-wide climate studies.
Through his leadership of the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, Marquette has made demonstrable progress on multiple major initiatives over the last year by committing to changes for a more welcoming campus for Black students after senior leaders met with the Black Student Council; nearing “Emerging” status on the way to accomplishing a strategic goal of becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution; the first recitation of a Land Acknowledgement Statement at Commencement in 2021; and selection of new leadership for the Race, Ethnic, and Indigenous Studies Program.
In honor of his retirement, please consider making a gift to Equity in MKE or Bridge to the Future to support current Marquette students.
Learn more about our featured funds:
Equity in MKE: provides life-changing support, such as room and board scholarships, for first-generation and minority students.
Bridge to the Future: gifts offer financial aid assistance to students whose changing economic circumstances jeopardize their ability to continue their Marquette education.