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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Taking steps toward gender inclusion | Office of the Provost
Dear members of the Stanford community, I am writing today about a dimension of diversity that is still too often overlooked and that needs the attention of our entire...
November 18, 2019
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Stanford completes the renaming process by dedicating Jane Stanford Way
Stanford dedicated Jane Stanford Way on Thursday, honoring the woman whose vision and leadership had a profound effect on the shaping of the university she co-founded...
November 14, 2019
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Stanford alumni talk career paths with grad students and postdocs
A free and open discussion series hosted by Stanford Women in Electrical Engineering brings alumni back to campus to share their experiences and advice with current...
November 14, 2019
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Community to celebrate Jane Stanford Way on Thursday
Stanford will celebrate the renaming of Serra Mall as Jane Stanford Way from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Memorial Court. All members of the Stanford community are...
November 12, 2019
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Stanford community encouraged to attend events increasing awareness of racial hatred
Over the next three months, a series of events at Stanford will aim to improve awareness of racial hatred and honor the diversity of the campus community.
November 07, 2019