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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Stanford part of national effort to support underrepresented minorities in postdoctoral programs
A collaboration of top research institutions has received NSF support for a program aimed at strengthening retention of diverse scholars during and beyond the postdoc,...
March 03, 2021
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Riitta Katila: How diversity drives innovation
An expert in entrepreneurship argues that greater diversity is the key to corporate creativity.
February 22, 2021
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2021 President's Awards for Excellence in Diversity
The Office of Faculty Development, Diversity and Engagement invites faculty, staff, and students to nominate their peers through Friday, April 2, 2021 for the President’...
February 22, 2021
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For democracy to work, racial inequalities must be addressed, Stanford scholars say
The Stanford Center for Racial Justice is taking a hard look at the policies perpetuating systemic racism in America today and asking how we can imagine a more equitable...
February 16, 2021
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Black History Month Recommended Reading
In celebration of Black History Month, SUP is pleased to offer this list of recommended reading. These titles span across sociology, personal accounts, history,...
February 16, 2021