Topics: Disability Affinity Group

A group of people in parkas riding skis gather at the base of a mountain striped with ski runs. One is seated on a sit-ski, a device that balances his body on a single runner, and his legs are propped in front of him.

Saying yes: Adaptive Ski Day helps people with life-altering injuries find purpose

Feb 6, 2024

For Lebanon resident Bill Hoffman, Adaptive Ski Day is as life-changing as the accident he's overcoming.

Zari McCullers, a second year PhD student, speaks with Beatrice González, a student advocacy specialist from the Office for Diversity, Equity and Belonging at Penn State College of Medicine.

González to lead student advocacy, disability services for College of Medicine

Oct 20, 2022

Beatrice González joined the Office for Diversity, Equity and Belonging as a student advocacy specialist and will lead engagement initiatives across all educational programs within the College of Medicine.

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College of Medicine welcomes first vice dean of diversity, equity and belonging

Apr 1, 2022

Dr. Inginia Genao began her appointment as Penn State College of Medicine’s first vice dean of equity, inclusion and belonging on April 1.

Equity team encourages use of cultural complications curriculum

Jun 15, 2021

A new resource is available to residency and fellowship programs and departments to help faculty, staff, trainees and students at Penn State College of Medicine better respond to incidents of bias.

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Underrepresented College of Medicine students find support through mentoring program

Apr 6, 2021

Diverse Student Champion Program pairs students considered underrepresented in medicine with diverse mentors from the Penn State College of Medicine.

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Penn State Health affinity groups bring employees together, promote diversity, respect

Nov 25, 2020

Employee affinity groups are growing and promoting the interests of people connected to Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.

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Penn State College of Medicine honored for commitment to diversity

Nov 24, 2020

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has recognized Penn State College of Medicine with a national award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Kyle Sundberg wears a mask and over his eyes a visor with two narrow windows in front. He looks at a test tube that he holds between hands encased in rubber gloves.

Bringing help into focus: Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion benefits students at Penn State College of Medicine

Oct 1, 2020

Thanks to the support of the College of Medicine’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Kyle Sundberg has tools to assist him in pursuing his passion – science.

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Penn State Health names first chief diversity officer

Sep 10, 2020

Lynette Chappell-Williams has been appointed Penn State Health’s first systemwide vice president and chief diversity officer.

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Diversity Council reports progress on building more inclusive environment

Feb 27, 2020

In January, Diversity Council members met with Penn State Health CEO Steve Massini to update him on their various initiatives.