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Black Student Services

The Multicultural Center aims to increase the outreach, recruitment, retention and, ultimately, graduation rates of Black students through Black Student Services. Our principal focus is creating a positive atmosphere for student learning in conjunction with facilitating regular social, educational and local outreach programs designed to raise student awareness, build community and promote exploration of racial identity.

What we do

Advocacy and support

Our outreach activities include:

  • Coordinating workshops and resources that connect students to campus life and student organizations.
  • Conducting one on one non-academic advising, support and referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources.
  • Providing guidance and resources to Residential Life for the Black Scholars Living Learning Community.
  • Providing guidance on college admission requirements, scholarship opportunities and financial aid support to prospective students and their families.
  • Supporting and advising Black clubs and organizations.

Events

We host many events, including:

  • Barber Shop Events
  • Black Graduate Celebration
  • Black History Month Events
  • Black Student Welcome Back Barbeque
  • NOW Inc. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Tour

Please for updates on programming and events.

Want to get involved with Black Student Services?

Keola Wong

Coordinator | Brandon Sanders

brandonsanders@unr.edu

Learn more about Brandon's interests, academic accolades and life.