August 20, 2025
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) is proud to share highlights from our 2024-2025 year in review with the University of Michigan community.
This annual report showcases MESA's high impact through celebration, education, and the building of social capital.
"While global, national, and local events continue to shape our campus climate, students engaged with MESA consistently report a deeper sense of belonging, heightened civic awareness, and strengthened leadership skills," said Dr. Nadia Bazzy, MESA's director. "Our data and our students’ stories make it clear: when students feel seen, valued, and equipped to lead, they thrive both at the university and in the communities they serve."
Achievements and milestones:
- Grants grow student leadership: Requests were up, and we awarded 126 grants, making possible events we estimate drew 20,608 attendees—a 54% increase over the prior year.
- Celebration and education: Total of 104 events across those five heritage months, of which 41 were coordinated and sponsored by MESA, with an estimated 4,450 attendees.
- Peer education: The peer-led Anti-Racism and Coalition Building Teach-Ins served 1,143 participants.
- Welcoming new students: 205 incoming and transfer students attended a welcome program—ALMA, SALAM, GOAAL, or NASW.
- 93% of student participants reported applying the knowledge gained through attending MESA programs, while 93% and 92% reported experiencing a stronger sense of community and belonging, respectively.
"Together, we can continue to center student success and foster a campus where all belong," Bazzy added.
View the full report below.
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