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Media & Diversity Center

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Our Mission

The mission of the MDC is to explore the intersection of media and social identity, focusing on the complex experiences of various groups. The MDC conducts research and education examining how media shape identity, health, perceptions, and belonging in society. 

What We Do

Facilitate

conversations about media and diversity through discussion, collaborations, and presentations by MDC research teams and invited speakers.

Train

future generations to understand and appreciate social scientific inquiry and encourage their interest in studying issues of media and diversity.

Conduct

innovative research on social group representations in traditional and digital media. 

Examine

the influence of media on beliefs, attitudes, health, and behaviors

Build

relationships with organizations to promote community-based media literacy initiatives.

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We look forward to connecting with you and supporting your journey in media and diversity!