Topic: diversity, equity, and inclusion

female student selecting food from salad bar
| March 13, 2026

From Ramadan-friendly meals to allergen-free food stations, campus dining adapts to serve UNLV’s diverse community.

colorful mural featuring elements of Las Vegas
| March 3, 2026

Mural and leadership course pay homage to women who have elevated the hospitality industry while acknowledging the challenges that remain.

Joseph Simmons, Jr. during UNLV Commencement hooding ceremony
| November 13, 2025

Joseph Simmons Jr. leads the way as UNLV’s first Black male Ph.D. in special education. 

Deborah Byers in scrubs by anesthesia equipment in lab
| October 27, 2025

From serving in the U.S. Army to becoming part of the BTS ARMY, the assistant director of Nursing’s CRNA program is paving the way with an inspiring career full of 'firsts.'

A portrait of Saipin Chutima, the founder of a staple Las Vegas Thai food chain, Lotus of Siam.
| June 3, 2025

UNLV students explore Asian American culture, one bite at a time, in Mark Padoongpatt's class.