As a Jesuit, Catholic university, Fairfield is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and to radical hospitality in the service of racial, social, and economic justice. As a Jesuit, Catholic university, we are dedicated, as our motto states, Per Fidem ad Plenam Veritatem: through faith to the fullness of truth.
Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Fairfield University - Langguth Hall
Barlow Road Entrance, 1942.
Rev. William C. McInnes, S.J., President of Fairfield University, congratulates a graduate of the F.U.R.S.T. program in 1968.
UMOJA in 1982.
University Faculty, 1947.
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Bennett Center for Judaic Studies
Established in 1994, the Center for Judaic Studies was developed to enrich Fairfield’s intellectual, cultural, and spiritual life with Judaism through lectures, programs, and other special events that serve the broader community.
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Black Studies Program
The Black Studies program was established in 1995 to provide students with a comprehensive study of the origins and experiences of people of African descent and explores the social, political, and economic roots of contemporary problems by examining them in the context of the wider world.
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Center for Social impact
Connecting community and campus to create high impact academic opportunities, the Center for Social Impact addresses local, national, and global challenges and develops individuals committed to creating a more just and equitable world.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
Available to all students regardless of their major, the minor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) was designed for students who are passionate about social justice. The goal of the minor is to provide students with the economics and social justice knowledge to work effectively in any organization in pursuit of DEI goals.
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Inclusive Excellence 3 Initiative
A team of science and mathematics faculty members has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to transform the introductory experience for STEM students, with the goal of improving retention and success for all students, especially for students of color and others who have been traditionally excluded from these disciplines.
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Magis Core Curriculum
The Magis Core Curriculum weaves three “signature elements” throughout the disciplinary-based core courses: an interdisciplinary element, a writing intensive element, and a social justice element that incorporates a focus on race, gender, and class. The curriculum was introduced starting with the Class of 2023.
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Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Established in 1993, the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program challenges the cultural, intellectual, social, and political assumptions about sex, gender, and sexuality systems.
Luckario Alcide '21
Meet Luckario Alcide from the Class of 2021. During his time at Fairfield University, Luckario was involved as a leader in student life and community service.
Jessica Castillo '21
Meet Jessica Castillo from the Class of 2021. During her time at Fairfield University, Jessica was involved as a leader in student government programs, as well as study abroad and global affairs.
Pedro Garcia '24
Meet Pedro Garcia from the Class of 2024, watch the video to get his insights as a student.
