Diversity

UNLV has created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. We pride ourselves in celebrating the diversity of our students, faculty and staff. We embrace core values of equity, and inclusion by listening to others with an open mind, and supporting each other in our differences.

UNLV Diversity & Community

African Diaspora Asian, Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern First-Generation Individuals with Disabilities Latinx/Latino LGBTQ Military and Veterans Native American Undocumented Students Women

Signature Events

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Minority-Serving Institution Student Success Summit

UNLV highlights its minority-serving mission through student stories, and spark talks, and presents innovative approaches to creating an equitable and inclusive learning environment.

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First-Generation Celebration Week

Every year, UNLV invites the campus community to join in recognizing and celebrating achievements by first-generation students, faculty, and staff.

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Land Acknowledgement

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas acknowledges and honors Indigenous communities of this region, and recognize that the university is situated on the traditional homelands of the Nuwuvi, Southern Paiute People.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

University Statements and Compliance

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Supportive Campus

UNLV’s faculty and staff are committed to creating an environment where students thrive as they prepare for fulfilling careers and lives.

Diverse Curriculum

Because of our multifaceted student population, UNLV offers a robust, dynamic offering of academics and support services to meet their needs and prepare them to enter the workforce.

Anti-Black Racism Task Force

On June 5, 2020, President Marta Meana invited a group of faculty, staff and students to convene a task force to address the concerns of our Black faculty, staff, and students. The focus of the task force centers around the safety and well-being for students, faculty, and staff and to help foster an environment that is centered around safety, equity, and inclusion.

Minority-Serving Institution

About 63 percent of UNLV students identify as a racial or ethnic minority, and UNLV is committed to supporting students in achieving their full potential. UNLV is proud of its designations as a Minority Serving Institution, an Asian-American and Native-American, Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Administration

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

An inclusive workplace culture makes diversity work. We strive to provide a supportive, inclusive campus through administrative initiatives, resources, and committees.

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What's Happening

Creating Space for Everybody

Nov. 16, 2021

Nevada State College's Edith Fernandez to speak about her journey and what it means for UNLV to be a minority-serving institution.

Helping Others Get Back on Track

Nov. 10, 2021

Minority-Serving Institution Student Council member Natalie Gutierrez led program Back on Track, to aid students on academic probation help overcome issues, including the pandemic, that are impacting their academic success.

Helping Undocumented Students Overcome Uncertainty