lisa r. abston
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
[she/her]
Lisa R. Abston, Ph.D. is the inaugural Assistant Dean for Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion in the Graduate College at the University of
Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In this role, Dr. Abston is responsible for
leading recruitment and retention efforts to diversify the graduate
student body. She’s a member of the Graduate College Cabinet and the
Graduate College Council. Also, she leads the Graduate Diversity Council
which is responsible for reviewing policies and providing guidance to
ensure access and inclusivity for all graduate students. Through
collaborative efforts with graduate programs across campus, as well as
external partners, Dr. Abston promotes equity and diversity through
sustainable programming.
︎ lrabston@illinois.edu
︎ lrabston@illinois.edu