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

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.

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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

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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