Racism on Campus: Key Findings from Jeffrey Denis and MSU DEN

In 2024, the McMaster Student Union Diversity + Equity Network (MSU DEN), supervised by Jeffrey Denis, conducted a revealing survey on racism, discrimination, and belongingness on campus.

Key insights include:

• 16% of students experienced racism personally, while 37% witnessed it.
• Middle Eastern/West Asian and Black students reported the highest rates of racism.
• Jewish and Muslim students were the most affected religious groups.
• Racism significantly impacted the mental health of many students.
• Only 25% of students knew about resources to combat racism and discrimination.

These insights highlight the urgent need for more research and better support systems. To learn more about these significant findings, read the full report.