Diversity
Diversity Values Statement
In order to enhance educational diversity, the University of Arkansas seeks to include and integrate individuals from varied backgrounds and with varied characteristics such as those defined by race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation, disability and intellectual perspective.
Diversity Celebrations Calendar*
JanuaryMartin Luther King Jr. Week |
FebruaryBlack History Month |
MarchWomen's History Month Irish American Heritage Month |
AprilNational Parkinson's Awareness Month |
MayAsian Pacific American Heritage Month Older Americans Month |
JuneLGBTQ Pride Month |
July |
AugustAppreciate Diversity Month Women's Equality Day |
SeptemberHispanic Heritage Month |
OctoberDisability Employment Awareness Month LGBTQ History Month |
NovemberNational American Indian Heritage Month Veterans Day |
December |
*The university recognizes the importance of religious holidays and events and promotes religious tolerance. To avoid overwhelming the calendar with the many religious holidays and events, you are invited to seek out religious events by visiting the Northwest Arkansas Times and the City of Fayetteville Calendar of Events.