The effects of the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) decision – which overturned affirmative action in higher education – are now just being realized. Colleges and universities across the country have been releasing the diversity numbers of their most recent entering classes and the results are mixed….
This past month saw record donations made to several of the nation’s top historically black medical schools. A gift from the Bloomberg Philanthropies, the donations included $175 million to Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Howard University College of Medicine, as well as $75 million to Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science….
My name is Alec Calac (he/him/his), PhD, and I am a medical student in the UC San Diego Medical Scientist Training Program. I have the privilege of writing this month’s newsletter and highlighting impactful efforts to promote social mission in medicine and high-quality community-based research among American Indian and Alaska Native communities….
The past month of the presidential race has brought increased visibility to the respective health workforce and higher education implications of each candidate. Candidate Trump’s pick of Senator JD Vance (R-OH) for Vice President portends a potentially harsh policy environment for higher education and healthcare….
After the groundswell of enthusiasm from our Conferences and our return to our home institutions, I often wonder how our schools foster conditions for our work toward social mission transformation. What if our work was assessed and our programs evaluated on their contributions to social mission – the advancement of equity and justice for the communities we serve?…
Last month saw a dramatic rise in student protests against Israel’s invasion of Gaza and a subsequent violent pushback from university authorities and the police. This month, major universities have begun to experience the fallout of their actions…
The Social Mission Alliance’s vision for health professional training is grounded in the belief that reform of institutional policies are key to advancing health equity and creating a health professional workforce that will live out values of social justice. For this reason, we object to the increasingly aggressive tactics Universities…
My name is Brigit Carter and I have been invited to be the Guest Editor for the April 2024 issue of the Social Mission Alliance newsletter. I am drawn in not only by the mission and vision of the Social Mission Alliance, but also by a very personal connection that has forever shaped my path as a health care provider….
The last several weeks has seen several concerning developments in the anti-DEI movement. In Alabama, the state’s governor, Kay Ivey, signed a bill that would prohibit public schools, school boards, and universities from funding or establishing DEI programs….
Every February in the United States, we celebrate Black History Month as a nation. As the Social Mission Alliance, we also celebrate Black excellence throughout the year. With the month of February coming to a close, we are taking the time to highlight resources that will help you to continue honoring Black History year-around….
The Social Mission Alliance features Social Mission Champions on our social media accounts and blog. The series highlights the important work done by those who are advancing health equity and addressing the health disparities of the society in which it exists. If you’d like to be considered for a Social Mission Champion feature, complete the form below.
