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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.

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NSHE Diversity Summit

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Southern Nevada Diversity Summit provides timely and valuable information about the current and emerging challenges and successes in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the United States, Nevada, and NSHE.

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.

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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

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May. 1, 2023

UNLV is emerging as a national leader in fostering the economic mobility of its graduates. For Southern Nevada, that means a healthier middle class.

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Nov. 15, 2022

UNLV's new chief diversity officer on her immigrant experience, and the inspiration she finds in her rescued greyhounds.

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Nov. 7, 2022

Ingrid Perez is among thousands of first-generation students at UNLV carving out their own path to success.

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