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 course aims to improve care for the LGBTQ+ community
Researchers at Stanford Medicine launched a new online course that aims to address a gap in medical education when it comes to LGBTQ+ health, which has historically...
June 01, 2021
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Stanford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey closes June 1
Part of the IDEAL initiative, the survey is intended to give all Stanford community members the opportunity to voice their own experiences at Stanford. All current...
May 27, 2021
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Students Use Social Innovation to Solve Global Problems, Drive Change
Twenty-one students receive social innovation awards for their work on pressing issues.
May 26, 2021
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Stanford Law School’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Law Project
New pro bono effort led by Stanford Law students helps small business founders navigate complex and costly legal system.
May 20, 2021
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Applications open for summer IDEAL Pedagogy Learning Community
The Center for Teaching and Learning invites Stanford instructors to apply to join its summer IDEAL Pedagogy Learning Community, which is dedicated to advancing...
May 18, 2021