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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HUMAN RIGHTS RECOMMENDED READING
In honor of Human Rights Day we have composed a recommended reading list focused around law, politics, activism, and philosophy.
December 10, 2020
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Stanford Campus Conversation stresses pandemic perseverance
During Monday’s Campus Conversation, the president and provost encouraged perseverance in light of a COVID-19 surge as they updated the Stanford community on pandemic...
November 30, 2020
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Stanford joined amicus brief supporting challenge to Executive Order 13950
Stanford joined seven other universities in an amicus brief supporting a legal challenge to Executive Order 13950, which promulgated new requirements for diversity...
November 24, 2020
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First Diversity Week at Stanford Medicine tackles tough topics in medical education, health care
Stanford Medicine community members remotely attended a weeklong series of talks, panels and workshops on reducing disparities and improving diversity in health care and...
November 12, 2020
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Stanford trustee Charles Young appointed to chair newly established Black Community Council; council members selected
The Black Community Council will engage Black alumni, students, staff and faculty for oversight of initiatives focused on supporting Stanford’s Black community.
November 09, 2020