Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts have often been perceived as necessary only in urban areas in higher education with most of this focus on the diversity of the student body. However, many centers for teaching and learning in rural areas understand that DEI initiatives are a necessary part of the higher education infrastructure in all areas of the institution and institutions in all areas. This session takes a deeper dive into the unique challenges of DEI programming at rural colleges and universities and how centers for teaching and learning are implementing digital badges to recognize diversity, achieve equity, and promote inclusion.