Topic: diversity, equity, and inclusion

A family of four stands together in front of a display of UNLV memorabilia
People | August 26, 2020

Jorge “Fabian” Trejo-Ibarra began his freshman year as a pre-nursing student this week thanks to a scholarship funded by Rig-Rents through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Portrait of Margaret Campe in garden.
People | August 24, 2020

The new director of the Jean Nidetch Women’s Center focuses on providing victims of domestic and sexual violence a path toward healing and resilience.

smiling black woman hangs "open" sign on the window of her business
Research | July 24, 2020

UNLV political science expert Tiffiany Howard examines the lag in U.S. Black business ownership and opportunities for closing the racial wealth gap.

commercial kitchen with chefs working in background
Research | June 25, 2020

A long history of discriminatory practices and a UNLV study that shows how it impacts both workers and businesses points to a need for industry-wide change.

Hands of white and black people being raised in the air at a protest.
Research | June 22, 2020

UNLV African American and African Diaspora Studies professor Tyler D. Parry on the effectiveness of protesting to enact social change.

illustration of flag with starburst emblem
Campus News | June 18, 2020

Video from Student Diversity and Social Justice will mark holiday commemorating the end of slavery.

Protest signs read "Defund Police" and "Abolish Police"
Research | June 10, 2020

As more municipalities weigh the future of their police departments, UNLV professors explain what these movements mean and how they would work.

Portrait of Physics and astronomy professor Ashkan Salamat in red light.
People | May 26, 2020

Pressure — the highest pressure imaginable — is the name of the game for this physics professor.