In The News: Division of Diversity Initiatives
There are many treasures in Las Vegas and one most valued notable will soon be retiring from her post: Dr. Barbee Oakes, Chief Diversity Officer for UNLV. Often described as a guru of diversity, equity and inclusion, Oakes has spent four years advancing inclusive programming that makes UNLV one of the most diverse universities in the nation. She has implemented a “Cultural Intelligence Leadership Series” that fosters a culture of inclusive excellence among senior administrators, academic leaders, and faculty.
Spring is upon us, and we are grateful to be moving closer to our regular routines while staying safe.
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State of the University addresses are, traditionally, fairly bland affairs. They are a chance for university presidents to be boosters, to laud the university’s successes and sell the school’s upward trajectory to an audience of administrators, faculty, students and donors.
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UNLV is retiring the Hey Reb! mascot, but retaining its Rebels nickname, university president E. Keith Whitfield announced Tuesday afternoon.
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Thirteen community-based organizations that support Nevada’s immigrant communities have given out $1 million in funding.
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More than a dozen community-based organizations in Nevada that help immigrants will be receiving an additional $516,000. That money will allow them to provide financial assistance to immigrant families.
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Brenda Williams had just been hired as the first Black bank teller in Nevada.
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Brenda Williams had just been hired as the first Black bank teller in Nevada.
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For the Miller family, Hey Reb! holds a special meaning. In 1982, Artist Mike Miller created his version of the University of Nevada Las Vegas mascot.
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UNLV is one of the most diverse college campuses in the nation, and now nearly 4,500 people have signed a petition for the university to get a new mascot. 13 Action News Reporter Marissa Kynaston shows how the school is responding to the nation to the nation wide protests
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Over 4,500 people have signed a petition for UNLV to get a new mascot, after the school removed their bronze Hey Reb! statue from campus.
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“Change the Subject” is a documentary that shares the story of a group of university students committed to advancing and promoting the rights and dignity of undocumented people.