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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) stands as a vibrant institution of higher learning that has created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. The university represents and celebrates the rich diversity of human beings among its faculty, staff, and students, encompassing multiple dimensions of cultural difference, including race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class background, sexual orientation, gender identity, geography, age, color, national origin, creed, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, and veteran status.
Like other research-intensive public universities in the United States, UNLV recognizes that a diverse campus community enriches the educational experiences of all its members. Through its Division of Diversity Initiatives, the university coordinates and leads various efforts to institutionalize diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental transformative forces that foster excellence and promote academic, professional, and personal growth.
The university actively strives to recruit students who will further enhance this diversity and is deeply committed to fostering their academic and personal success as integral members of the campus community. The presence and achievements of students from historically underrepresented groups create benefits that extend beyond individual success – they enhance the educational and interpersonal experiences of everyone at UNLV.
To strengthen this commitment, UNLV encourages applications from individuals whose racial and ethnic backgrounds are underrepresented in higher education in Nevada, who are first-generation college students, and those who have demonstrated financial need. The university maintains an unwavering commitment to maintaining a campus environment that values and supports understanding and appreciation of all community members, regardless of their background or identity.
This dedication to diversity and inclusion is formally articulated in UNLV’s Reaffirmation of Commitment to Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity (EEO), The Statement of Commitment to the Recruitment of Diverse Students at UNLV, and Statement on Diversity in the University Community, which can be found through the University Statements and Compliance page at www. unlv. edu/about/statements-compliance.
Through these initiatives, policies, and ongoing commitments, UNLV works to create an inclusive academic environment that not only supports but actively celebrates the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all community members. The university is committed to empowering its community with a shared vision, understanding, and acceptance of responsibility for diversity and inclusion. This commitment reflects the university’s understanding that diversity in higher education is not just an aspiration but a fundamental component of academic excellence and institutional success, enabling UNLV to realize its full potential as a leading institution of higher learning.
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