In this edition of the Deans Downbeat, Dean John Davis doubles down on the College of Musics commitment to championing diversity, equity and inclusion. Im convinced that by embracing DEI as integral to our universal musician mission, we not only achieve flexible, interdisciplinary career options for our graduates, but also expand the artistic landscape and cultivate a community of curious, continuous learners who challenge biases, question assumptions and engage with diverse perspectivesand who navigate nuance and complexity with openness, understanding and empathy.