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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to making positive change in the diversity, equity, and inclusion of our community, teaching, and research, now and into the future.

Event

2021 SOLE Report
Friday, Jan 29, 2021
1:00pm – 3:00pm

2021 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Forum

Join us for our 6th annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship Forum, where the research team will reveal their latest findings from their annual survey.

Upcoming Events

Monday, Feb 1, 2021
6:15pm

Leadership for Society: Race and Power Webinar Series — Education

Online
Two experts on educational equity discuss the role of socioeconomic inequality in educational achievement gaps.
A large group of different skin-toned figures walking to walk on top of a white marble head and pair of hands
Monday, Feb 8, 2021
6:15pm

Leadership for Society: Race and Power Webinar Series — Urban Design

Online
Two urban design experts examine how city planning decisions have historically been made and why neighborhoods are still segregated today.
Updates From Our Leadership and the Community
  • December 08, 2020
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    Our Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Jon Levin and Sarah Soule announce our second annual DEI Report, which builds on the work outlined in last year’s report and new efforts launched in the last year.
  • July 26, 2020
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    Stanford GSB Action Plan for Racial Equity

    Jon Levin and Sarah Soule introduce our plan to increase representation, build greater inclusion, drive positive change beyond Stanford GSB, and ensure accountability.
  • June 18, 2020
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    Dear Fellow GSB Alumni

    A message from Stanford GSB Black alumni.
  • June 07, 2020
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    Sunday Message from the Dean

    “As with many individuals and institutions, we at Stanford GSB strive to be inclusive and welcoming. Yet, at this time it’s clear that we can and must do better.”
  • June 05, 2020
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    A Call for Change

    The Stanford Black Business Student Association challenges the Stanford GSB community to lead in the fight against racial violence and injustice.
  • May 29, 2020
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    From the Dean: Minneapolis and Our Country

    “We can take this as a call to action in our own community.”

Our Commitment

We believe we will best enact our mission when all members of our community are able to leverage the experiences and ideas of others, embrace different viewpoints, feel that they belong, and know that their contributions are valued.

Sharing Our Vision

Senior Associate Dean Sarah A. Soule oversees diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this video, she shares the importance of these efforts in developing principled and purposeful leaders who will create lasting change in the world.

To further strengthen our long-term commitment, Lori Nishiura Mackenzie serves as the lead strategist for DEI, and will support efforts across our school and Stanford University overall.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Stanford University

Statement from Provost Persis Drell
Stanford’s Commitment to Diversity

In the Media

Associations Now
January 24, 2021
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A Better Path to a Diverse C-Suite

This article highlights research by emeritus faculty member David F. Larcker and researcher Brian Tayan on diversity in the C-suite.
The Case Center
January 18, 2021
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Diversity and Cases: Context

Senior Associate Dean Sarah A. Soule shares the importance and context of Stanford GSB’s DEI efforts.
Chicago Tribune
January 14, 2021
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In 2020 Companies Took up the Cause of Racial Equity. Now the Challenge Is Accountability. ‘It Really Starts from the Top.’

In this article, emeritus faculty member David F. Larcker discusses his research on the importance of diversity in the C-suite.
All Business
January 10, 2021
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Small Business Access to PPP Loans: Study Shows Strong Networks, Business Relationships Key to Success

This article highlights research from the 2020 Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative on COVID-19’s impact on Latino-owned businesses.
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