The end of race-based affirmative action is an opportunity to think creatively about the role of higher education in our society, says Stanford Law’s Ralph Richard Banks.
The plan, which was developed to share the institutional vision for IDEAL and to address concerns raised in the 2021 IDEAL Climate Survey, outlines next steps for creating transformative change in campus culture.
Rania Awaad, who studies mental health in U.S. Muslim communities, says Islamic approaches offer lessons that can be applied in other religious and spiritual communities.
Two common diseases drive racial gap in birth outcomes
Hypertension and iron-deficiency anemia contribute significantly to racial disparities in childbirth complications, according to a pair of new studies.
Campus events planned for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April
Stanford’s SHARE Title IX Office is planning a series of events for the month of April in recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
In a new book, Ran Abramitzky and his co-author trace millions of immigrant lives to understand how they – and their children – thrived in the United States.
2022 President’s Awards for Excellence Through Diversity
Stanford honored PhD candidate Sedona Murphy, clinical associate professor of radiology Peter Poullos, and Residential & Dining Enterprises with the 2022 President’s Awards for Excellence Through Diversity for their exceptional contributions to enhancing and supporting diversity within the university community.
‘We’re still here’: Student-led Stanford Powwow returns as an in-person event
Thousands of attendees including dancers, singers, and artists from hundreds of tribes, nations, and communities are expected on campus this weekend at the 51st Stanford Powwow.
New research finds that a majority of job seekers care about potential employers’ demographics and diversity so much that most would consider sacrificing a higher salary to work at a more inclusive company.
Translating the stories of women who changed history
Students in Second-Year Spanish: Cultural Emphasis sharpened their skills by translating the stories of 26 remarkable women's lives, making a PBS documentary series accessible for Spanish speakers in time for Women's History Month.
The IDEAL Learning Journey for staff is one of the many IDEAL (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in a Learning Environment) initiatives underway. The self-paced path includes interactive workshops and discussion groups and aims to create a workplace culture in which all members feel they belong.
Plans for proposed institute on the study of race, ethnicity and society move forward
Provost Persis Drell told the Faculty Senate Thursday that a committee has been charged with developing recommendations for a process to create a new institute on the study of race, ethnicity and society. The Faculty Senate also heard updates on the university’s response to COVID-19 and the state of graduate education and postdoctoral affairs, among other topics.
SLAC partners with national labs and scientific publishing organizations on inclusive name-change process for published papers
The process, which also facilitates name changes for religious, marital and other reasons, allows researchers of all genders to own their academic work by updating their names on previous publications.
Foundational gift aims to advance diversity and inclusion
Philanthropic support from Tonia, ’92, and Adam Karr will support research on race and education and endow the directorship of the Black Community Services Center.
Applications open for summer IDEAL Pedagogy Learning Community
The Center for Teaching and Learning invites Stanford instructors to apply to join its summer IDEAL Pedagogy Learning Community, which is dedicated to advancing inclusive and equitable teaching.
Scholars reflect on contributions of Asian Americans during heritage month
The many contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are noted by Stanford scholars during a time that has seen a drastic rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
IDEAL Staff Advisory Committee seeks to enhance staff experience related to diversity, equity and inclusion
The work of the committee is focused on five areas: diversity and leadership, HR policies and procedures, engagement and culture, learning and development and community engagement.
Q&A: What does it mean to be a woman in the geosciences?
Stanford Earth recently transitioned the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) into its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative. As part of an effort to celebrate and discuss identity, six Stanford Earth community members talk about how their identities as women have informed and impacted their careers.
Furthering diversity and racial justice at Stanford
Provost Persis Drell shares information about recent developments in the university’s effort to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and racial justice at Stanford.
Many teachers and schools are taking time to celebrate Black History Month. According to Stanford historian Michael Hines, there are still misunderstandings and misconceptions about the past, present and future of the celebration.
New demographic data released on Stanford students, faculty and staff
New dashboards on the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access in a Learning Environment initiative (IDEAL) website represent the composition of the Stanford community in greater detail.
