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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Aligned Blog: Access in Appalachia

For people living in rural areas, access to healthcare can be a challenge. In this latest issue of Aligned, CCR Social Media Strategist Jenna Pierson writes about the experience of those living in Appalachia as they navigate healthcare and what is being done to address disparities in access to care for rural communities.

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Aligned Blog: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories cultures and contributions of “American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.” This year, we learned about Hispanic pioneers in the biomedical workforce and interviewed some of CCR’s very own. 

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Aligned Blog: Mentoring Across Difference

For many people, navigating higher education and entering the workforce can be challenging but having a good mentor, especially one who considers how your background impacts your lived experience, can make a difference. In this blog, the Office of Equity and Inclusion's newest team member, Sonia A. Garcia, Ph.D., writes about her experience navigating through a Ph.D. program as a first-generation Latina student and the importance of mentoring across difference.

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Aligned Blog: Exploring the Model Minority Myth

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Island Heritage (AANHPI) month! This month provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the AANHPI community to society, culture and beyond. This year, I challenged myself to learn about something new: the Model Minority Myth. What is the myth and how does it affect the AANHPI community?

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