Weglyn Chair

Weglyn Endowed Chair for Multicultural Studies

The Weglyns

Advancing Social Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Understanding

The Weglyn Endowed Chair for Multicultural Studies is a hub for scholarship, dialogue, and action on issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We honor the legacy of Dr. Michi Nishiura Weglyn—activist, author, and voice for marginalized communities—by supporting programming, research, and community partnerships that confront pressing social issues.

#1 Polytechnic for Diversity & Economic Mobility
The Weglyn Endowed Chair seeks to support the upward mobility of our diverse, majority first-generation students through the direct support of student and faculty social justice research and activity

What We Do:


Events & Public Programs – Panels, lectures, and workshops bringing together scholars, activists, and community leaders.

Student Support – Scholarships, mentorship, and research opportunities for first-generation and underrepresented students.

Faculty Support – Mini-grants and collaborative projects that advance social justice scholarship.

Signature Initiatives – Including the Social Justice Badge Program, research roundtables, and visiting scholar talks.

Get Involved!

Your support helps us expand our reach, deepen our impact, and ensure that Cal Poly Pomona remains at the forefront of social justice work in higher education. Contributions directly fund student scholarships, faculty research, and innovative programming.