Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Elmhurst University has a tradition of embracing social justice and stewardship. From hosting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on campus and establishing a lecture series in his name, to being the first institution in the country to ask applicants about their LGBTQ+ identities. At its roots, Elmhurst has always been on the forefront of social justice initiatives.
In the spirit of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Elmhurst continues to make great strides toward equality; our Elmhurst University Strategic Plan is built upon equity, inclusion and belonging. We recognize our legacy of engaging others in an ever-widening circle in service to the common good; as envisioned by H. Richard Niebuhr and Reinhold Niebuhr, the sixth president of Elmhurst University and prominent 20th-century theologian alumnus, we affirm our collective responsibility to foster an inclusive culture of service and philanthropy.
In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Elmhurst University continues to hold Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as core values and crucial pieces to a robust education. We will continue to roll up our sleeves and put in the work required to better serve our students and the Elmhurst community.