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Diversity Enhancement Programs
Programs, resources, and communities that foster an inclusive culture across Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Programs, Resources, and Support
Diversity Enhancement Programs provides prospective and current students with academic guidance, leadership opportunities, professional development, and access to communities that support their Smeal experience.
Diversity Fellowships & Aid
Penn State, Smeal, and Diversity Enhancement Programs offer a variety of financial support options, including the for high-potential undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
Find Your Community
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)
Access mentorship, leadership opportunities, and connections with industry professionals.
Ascend
Strengthen the presence and influence of current and future business leaders of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.
Black Male Leadership Symposium
Join a community of Black male students focused on academic achievement, leadership, and preparing for the future.
Multicultural Women’s Association
Empowering women of color through community building, leadership development, and professional growth.
Queer Business Leaders
Find community, career guidance, and mentorship for LGBTQIA+ business students and allies.
Women in Business
Connect with a student organization focused on supporting the recruitment and retention of women at Smeal, including through the
Minorities In Sports
Join a student network dedicated to helping minorities pursue careers in sports business through industry resources, career guidance, and access to the national MIS network.
Programs and Events
Business Opportunities Summer Session (BOSS)
Spend two weeks at University Park experiencing college life while taking college-preparation and business fundamentals courses taught by Penn State faculty. BOSS is open to rising high school seniors interested in pursuing a business education.
START Conference
Connect with corporate, academic, and community speakers during a one-day conference focused on inclusion, awareness, and respect. Students can network with corporate representatives, explore career paths, and learn about workplace cultures.
Speaker Series
Hear from business leaders, advocates, artists, and other invited speakers bringing different perspectives and experiences to Smeal. The series has featured speakers including Susan L. Taylor, Sajin Mathew, JB Smoove, and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels.
Upcoming Events
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Additional Resources and Initiatives
The Smeal Women’s Network encourages women’s leadership by raising awareness of existing initiatives and creating opportunities for personal and professional development.
We will make a meaningful impact on a society in which too many derive benefit from systemic racism and other forms of prejudice and bias, both implicitly and explicitly.
Using our influence as a global leader in business education, we will strive to make life better for people who experience oppression by virtue of age, religion, disability, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, political affiliation, language, family structure, marital status, socio-economic status, geographical background, education or professional experience.
We acknowledge the global business community as a powerful force for social justice, and we commit to provoking thought, conducting research, sparking dialogue, engaging with others, and preparing future leaders to advance this essential purpose.
Together, we will take action to nurture and promote a culture in which everyone feels safe, valued, respected, and empowered to bring themselves fully and authentically to our campuses and classrooms. We will:
Condemn acts of racism, prejudice, and bias
Actively listen to the concerns of those who experience oppression
Continuously evaluate our policies and practices regarding, hiring, training, recruitment, and pedagogy
Collectively study the history of racism, injustice, and bias, and pursue contemporary solutions through research and education
Engage with community leaders to increase diversity and instill a universal sense of belonging on and off our campuses
support diversity initiatives through events, student organization programming, conferences, sponsorships, and networking. These partnerships also create opportunities for students to engage with employers through professional development and recruiting activities.