The Annual Celebration of Diversity brings together university and local community members to showcase university diversity efforts and acknowledge college and individual contributions to create a campus community that is welcoming, accessible, and equitable for all.
The Larine Y. Cowan Make a Difference Awards are presented each year at the Celebration of Diversity. The awards celebrate the achievements of faculty, academic professionals and civil service employees who made significant contributions in creating and sustaining an inclusive living, learning and working community at Illinois.
Submit a Nomination
Find out how you can nominate someone for a Larine Y. Cowan Make a Difference Award.
Named in honor of the past Assistant Chancellor and Director of what is now the Office for Access & Equity, the Larine Y. Cowan Awards were created to reflect the commitment to human rights advocacy that defined her leadership for nearly 20 years at Illinois.