Initiatives
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion at Stanford
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell launched the university-wide Presidential Initiative IDEAL--Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in a Learning Environment--in May of 2018. Under IDEAL, design teams from across the university have developed plans related to faculty, staff, and student engagement, education and recruitment. Visit the IDEAL website for the latest news and information. Below, you will find stories about the IDEAL Initiative as well as information on many other initiatives undertaken at Stanford to advance diversity and inclusion in their many dimensions.

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New advisory committee will serve as ongoing source of recommendations and support for Stanford’s Jewish community
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne appointed members to a panel charged with helping enhance Jewish life at Stanford and reaffirmed support for the community in the wake of recent anti
May 25, 2023
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A vision for equitable medical care
A conversation with health equity expert Alyce Adams
January 23, 2023
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Tallying the invisible costs of living undocumented in the United States
A research collaboration led by Associate Professor Antero Garcia provides a platform for immigrants’ stories about the costs of undocumented life.
January 12, 2023
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Stanford’s new Institute on Race names founding faculty co-directors
Tomás Jiménez and Brian Lowery will lead the new institute dedicated to finding real-world solutions to address racial injustice.
December 15, 2022
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Stanford Impact Labs Funds Projects to Combat Social Ills
Stanford Impact Labs is funding eight new partnerships, including projects to reduce partisan animosity, and decrease racial and economic segregation in public schools.
September 19, 2022