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The Office of Student Diversity Programs News

The Office of Student Diversity Programs engages with the campus community to provide co-curricular multicultural, international, and social justice programming and operates the Center for Social Justice.

Current Office of Student Diversity Programs News

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People |

With a little guidance from his mother, the new director of Student Diversity Programs is ready to cheer on and empower UNLV's diverse student population.

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Campus News |

Juan Rubio Pulido joins the first cohort of TheDream.US scholars to graduate from UNLV.

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People |

2024 UNLV Student Service Award winner Makayla Franklin inspires Black pride and representation on campus through Afrikan Black Coalition Conference.

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People |

Nevada State College's Edith Fernandez to speak about her journey and what it means for UNLV to be a minority-serving institution.

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People |

Interim director of student diversity & social justice reflects on making students heard, making room for all perspectives, and her Las Vegas ties.

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Office of Student Diversity Programs In The News

Las Vegas Review Journal

“Community.” “Curious.” “Expectant.” “Unified.” In one word, each person explains his or her feelings at this particular moment. Seated in a circle of red plastic chairs, an array of community spiritual leaders and UNLV students and faculty pass a microphone to introduce themselves at the “How to Be a Peacemaker” discussion group, part of the university’s ongoing Diversity Dialogues series.

Las Vegas Sun

Brenda Williams had just been hired as the first Black bank teller in Nevada.

Las Vegas Sun

Brenda Williams had just been hired as the first Black bank teller in Nevada.

Recent Office of Student Diversity Programs Accomplishments

Reyes Luna (Student Diversity Programs), director, recently was interviewed on the Let’s Talk KUNV Podcast hosted by Sammie L. Scales. This podcast serves as a vibrant hub within UNLV's dynamic campus, aiming to passionately capture the essence of student life, aspirations, and experiences. Its mission is to foster an inclusive space where every…
Sammie L. Scales (Student Diversity Programs) was asked to be a guest speaker by the Black Accountants Association (BAA). The BAA convenes a diverse array of professionals and students to engage in meaningful discussions on company-specific Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as well as broader industry initiatives. Their…
Rian Satterwhite (Service Learning & Leadership) was interviewed about the work of the Office of Service Learning & Leadership on the latest episode of Let's Talk UNLV, hosted by Tanya Crabb (Medicine) and Sammie Scales (Student Diversity Programs). "From fostering leadership development to providing vital support for students facing basic…
Godson Ebenezer Adjovu (Civil and Environmental Engineering) has received the Sankofa Advocate Scholarship offered by the office of student diversity programs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Romeo Jackson (Student Diversity & Social Justice) delivered the keynote at the Marsha P Johnson and Sylvia Rivera Gala at DePaul University titled "The Nuanced Legacies of Marsha P Johnson and Sylvia Rivera." They also presented at the HBCU Culture: Reducing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking…
Kevin Wright (Student Diversity & Social Justice) had his degree conferred on May 22. He earned a doctorate of education in organizational leadership from Northcentral University.