Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Stephanie Creary of the Department of Management studies diversity, identity, and organizational practices.

Greg Johnson ・February 15, 2019

The annual Commemorative Symposium on Social Change features events to commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Gwyneth K. Shaw January 3, 2019

Concerned about the scarcity of Latin Americans in scientific careers, doctoral students Kevin Alicea-Torres and Enrique Lin-Shiao took action to prime the pump. On their Spanish-language podcast, “Caminos en Ciencia,” they chat with Latinx scientists who discuss their career paths and provide advice for young scientists-to-be.

Katherine Unger Baillie ・December 13, 2018

After regularly searching through campus events, sophomore James “J.D.” Goins says he had a difficult time finding activities that showcased veteran voices. To change that, he is launching a series of campus conversations, bringing veterans who are now involved in business, politics, and other industries to Penn to share their insights on success.

Jill DiSanto ・November 14, 2018

For the past 33 years, Latinx students at Penn have celebrated their culture, communities, and contributions to America and the world during Latinx Heritage Month.

Greg Johnson ・October 26, 2018

“Changing the National Conversation: Inclusion and Equity” featured keynote addresses, panel sessions, and roundtable conversations.

Penn Today Staff ・September 27, 2018

A child of Vietnamese refugees, David Thai has returned to his family’s homeland as a Fulbright Scholar, where he will teach English at the Hoang Le Kha High School for Gifted Students, in the southwestern region of Vietnam, a few hours from where his mother grew up.

Jill DiSanto ・September 14, 2018

During New Student Orientation, first-generation, high-need students find an increased level of support, community and resources to help the transition into campus life.

Jill DiSanto ・August 22, 2018

A new report from Penn GSE’s Center for Minority Serving Institutions examines how presidents of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are using social media to interact with students, and what lessons leaders at all colleges could learn from them.

Penn Today Staff ・August 2, 2018

Provost Wendell Pritchett and Vice Provost for University Life Valarie Swain-Cade McCoullum today announced the appointment of Dr. Benoit Dubé, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, as the University of Pennsylvania’s first Chief Wellness Officer.

Ron Ozio ・July 30, 2018