2026 Northern Nevada Diversity Summit

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) organizes two annual diversity summits, one in Northern Nevada and one in Southern Nevada. These day-long events feature tracks and sessions focused on inclusion, diversity, equity and access, as well as their connections to student success initiatives, workforce and economic development, community engagement, and pathways to higher education.

Event details

The University of Nevada, Reno, in close collaboration with Nevada System of Higher Education institutions, is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Northern Nevada Diversity Summit. This event celebrates thirteen years of engaging faculty, staff, students and community members in the statewide sharing of information relevant to educating and ensuring the workforce readiness of all Nevada’s citizens. The Summit also serves to showcase private and public sector advancements that are direct outgrowths of teaching, learning, research and professional training being performed across all NSHE institutions.

• Theme: Strong People. Strong Workforce. Strong Nevada.
• Dates: Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17
• Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Location: Joe Crowley Student Union at the University of Nevada, Reno (some virtual sessions available)
• Cost: Free of charge to all faculty, staff, students and community partners.