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Photos: Scenes from Hispanic Heritage Month at Yale SOM
From September 15 to October 15, Yale SOM celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events.
Art Exhibition Celebrates Diversity and ‘The Joy of Living’
The Artsy Fund at Yale SOM has installed “The Joy of Living: an exhibition by Clara Nartey” on the second floor of Edward P. Evans Hall as part of the school’s ongoing effort to include more artwork with diverse views and subjects.
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month at Yale SOM
The SOM community celebrates the contributions and rich culture of Hispanic Americans from September 15 to October 15.
Prof. Jayanti Owens Wins Two Awards for Research on Racial Disparity in School Discipline
In a 2022 study, Owens found that Black boys tend to face harsher punishment than their White counterparts.
Three New Fellows Join Pozen-Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Health Equity Leadership
The fellows include a pediatrician, a family physician, and a medical oncologist, all with a focus on addressing disparities in healthcare.
Celebrating Pride at Yale SOM—without Exception
The Office of Inclusion and Diversity shares how Yale SOM celebrated the LGBTQ+ community during April while students were still on campus—and what’s planned for June.
Alumni Discuss ‘Breaking Barriers’ During Second Donald H. Ogilvie ’78 Colloquium
Funmi Akinlawon Haastrup ’03, Beanie Barnes ’08, and Corey Harrison ’11 sat down for a candid conversation about their experiences as underrepresented leaders in their respective industries.
Honoring Pan-Asian American Heritage Month at Yale SOM
The Office of Inclusion and Diversity shares how Yale SOM has been celebrating AAPI heritage.
Video: Preparing to Make a Difference
Judith Scimone ’00, chief talent officer at MetLife, talks with Mark Walton ’79 about how their recent visit to campus motivated her to “be a greater force for good” within the SOM community.
Two Writers Discuss the Legacy of Racial Segregation
Tim Shea, a Yale SOM staff member and author, and Professor Elijah Anderson provided two vantage points on the history and ongoing impact of segregation in the United States.