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 scholars examine systemic racism, how to advance racial justice in America
Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the Black experience in America and examine continuing systemic racism and discrimination in the U.S. – issues many...
February 16, 2021
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Message from leadership: Black History Month
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell sent the following message to the campus community on the celebration of Black History Month at Stanford.
February 10, 2021
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Task Force at FSI Focuses on Racial Equity
Since its creation in the summer of 2020, the Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force has been addressing the ways in which systemic racism manifests at...
February 09, 2021
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Q&A: What does it mean to be Black in the geosciences?
Q&A: What does it mean to be Black in the geosciences? Stanford Earth recently transitioned the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) into its Diversity, Equity,...
February 05, 2021
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Stanford receives foundational gift for Asian American Activities Center
In honoring their father, alums Will and Angie Hsu have created a fund to support diverse needs of Asian and Asian American students.
February 02, 2021