Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Audio astronomy unlocks a universe of sound

College of Arts and Sciences fourth-year Sarah Kane discusses her use of data analysis and machine learning to circumvent her blindness in studying astronomy.

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Five ways to give this holiday season

The Center for High Impact Philanthropy identifies strategies for donors seeking to do more good.

Penn Medicine gets $1M gift from 76ers owner Josh Harris and his wife to increase student diversity

The Perelman School of Medicine has received a gift of more than $1 million from Harris Philanthropies, led by alumnus Josh Harris and his wife, Marjorie Harris, to recruit applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Supreme Court hears clash between LGBTQ and business owners’ rights

Tobias Wolff of Penn Carey Law says that the First Amendment treats businesses that enter the commercial marketplace and put their talents in the service of customers very differently from street corner speakers proclaiming their own messages.

Supreme Court signals it may side with web designer who wants to refuse same-sex couples

In an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, Tobias Wolff of Penn Carey Law argues that a ruling against Colorado’s anti-discrimination law could cause a slippery slope of people claiming they’re exempt from anti-discrimination policies.

With Respect for Marriage Act about to become law, same-sex South Florida couples relieved but not sanguine

Tobias Wolff of Penn Carey Law discusses whether the Respect for Marriage Act would provide protection for married same-sex couples.

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Penn awarded grant to promote inclusive excellence in STEM teaching and learning

With support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Penn is embarking on a six-year effort to enhance inclusivity and belonging in undergraduate STEM education.

dental student in gown, gloves, and mask works on a patient in a dental chair

A growing focus on equitable oral care for people with disabilities

Through global outreach, enhanced student training, continuing education for practitioners, and the busy Care Center for Persons with Disabilities, the School of Dental Medicine is working to break down barriers to care.

Wes Alvers and Jake Muscato stand amid piles of folded clothing

The LGBT Center’s new Clothing Closet

A new partnership between Wellness at Penn and the LGBT Center offers a sustainable way for students, faculty, staff, and community members to recycle outfits and shop for new ones.

Affirmative action is about diversity. But campuses won’t allow diverse opinions about it

In an Op-Ed, Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education urges universities to encourage open and honest dialogues about affirmative action.

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