DEI headlines from our community

Heritage & Awareness: A Journey of Judaism and Justice
For Jewish American Heritage Month, faculty support staff member Julia Fraivillig discusses how the Jewish concept of tikkun olam inspires them to advocate for justice.

Understanding History Through the Subtle Asian Book Club
For Pan Asian American Heritage Month, Tiffany Chiang ’26 reflects on her experience founding an international book club that helps members learn about different Asian cultures.

Considering the Future of Gender Equity at Title IX Week
Students organized a week of events to reflect on Title IX, a law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools, and discuss the future of gender equity.

Heritage and Awareness: Alexis Willoughby-Robinson’s Story of Survival
Willoughby-Robinson, Yale SOM’s associate director for outreach and engagement, talks to Dana Carroll about surviving breast cancer and harnessing the power of community.

Celebrating and Supporting the First-Generation and Low-Income Experiences
Kevin Mejia ’25, a leader of the First-Generation, Low-Income Club at SOM, reflects on a day trip to New York City, where club members heard from alums with similar backgrounds.

Exploring Native American Identities through Indigenous Art
The Artsy Fund, which brings work by diverse artists to Edward P. Evans Hall, unveiled pieces by Indigenous artists Kim Weston and Sariah Park this fall.

Achieving Inclusivity Through Testing Accommodations
Yale observes Disability Awareness Month in October. Dana Carroll of Yale SOM’s Office of Inclusion and Diversity writes that testing accommodations foster an inclusive learning environment all year long.

Cultivating a Diverse Cohort of Future Leaders through the Consortium
Michael Myers, director of admissions for inclusion and diversity, discusses how the Consortium for Graduate Studies in Management helps to foster a vibrant community at Yale SOM.

Title IX and the Evolution of College Athletics with Ann-Marie Guglieri
Ann-Marie Guglieri, Executive Deputy Director and COO of Athletics at Yale, joined SOM’s Social Impact Lab during Title IX Awareness Week to lead a discussion on Title IX and important developments in college athletics.

Heritage and History: A Conversation with Enoc Reyes
As part of a new series from the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, Dana Carroll talks with media services staff member Enoc Reyes about his family history and his favorite ways of celebrating Latine Heritage Month.