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Stanford celebrates Juneteenth
A series of events and activities around this year’s theme, “The Journey for Freedom,” take place June 8-25.
June 08, 2023
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Stanford honors community members for exceptional contributions to diversity
Professor Sherri Rose, graduate student Darion Wallace, and the Community College Outreach Program received this year's President’s Awards for Excellence Through Diversity.
June 01, 2023
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New advisory committee will serve as ongoing source of recommendations and support for Stanford’s Jewish community
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne appointed members to a panel charged with helping enhance Jewish life at Stanford and reaffirmed support for the community in the wake of recent anti
May 25, 2023
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Surprising insights from a global study on perceptions of gender norms
SIEPR’s Alessandra Voena and her co-authors find a rift between what people believe and what they think others believe about certain policies meant to empower women.
May 17, 2023
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Diversity and inclusion forum emphasizes the power of communication
At the 2023 Stanford Medicine Diversity and Inclusion Forum, speakers emphasized communication that destigmatizes the patient, empowers frontline workers and supports patients.
May 17, 2023
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Improving student success through social belonging
Cultivating both a culture and adaptive mindsets about belonging can help incoming students succeed.
May 04, 2023
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Comparison of specimens and field observations reveals biases in biodiversity data
Natural history collections of plants, animals, and other organisms are becoming a thing of the past with the rise of biodiversity apps and digital tools.
May 01, 2023
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Tech Increases Equity in Diabetes Care for Kids
According to a new study, providing continuous glucose monitoring with AI-enabled remote support yields better outcomes for youth across the socioeconomic spectrum.
May 01, 2023
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What can Pacific island cultures teach us about sustainability?
Island geography, genealogy, kinship, and other cultural and environmental factors influenced early Pacific island societies to develop sustainable practices.
April 28, 2023
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Imagining what’s possible in lifelong learning: Six insights from Stanford scholars at ASU+GSV
An annual conference on education innovation and technology, the ASU+GSV summit draws startup founders, edtech CEOs, investors, policymakers and foundations from over 130 countries
April 26, 2023
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Building Habits: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
In this episode, BJ Fogg reveals the secret to building habits that stick.
April 18, 2023
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April 18, 2023
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Stanford announces 2023-26 IDEAL Provostial Fellows
Five early-career scholars will contribute to Stanford’s research and teaching related to race and ethnicity.
April 11, 2023
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A New Look at Immigrants’ Outsize Contribution to Innovation in the U.S.
Foreign-born inventors generate a disproportionate share of patents — and make their U.S.-born collaborators more productive.
March 13, 2023
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State of Stanford Medicine affirms health equity, diversity and inclusion as core to strategic planning
Leaders unveiled plans to refresh the integrated strategic plan and to continue implementing the Commission on Justice and Equity’s recommendations.
March 09, 2023
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AI’s Powers of Political Persuasion
Researchers at Stanford University wanted to see if AI-generated arguments could change minds on controversial hot-button issues. It worked.
February 27, 2023
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Stanford scholar explores the impact of racial stress on Black youth
Assistant Professor Farzana Saleem discusses her work to help young people of color manage racial stressors and heal from trauma.
February 27, 2023
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When Rosa Parks came to Stanford
John Rickford, professor emeritus, reflects on Parks’ 1990 visit to campus, her mark on American history, and the memento she left behind at Stanford.
February 14, 2023
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REACH Initiative to expand equity, diversity at Stanford School of Medicine
The Stanford School of Medicine launched the REACH Initiative to boost representation in medicine and reduce health inequities among minority populations.
February 08, 2023
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African American Studies, Culture Wars, and Critical Thinking
Stanford’s Ralph Richard Banks on AP African American Studies, Culture Wars, and Critical Thinking
February 08, 2023