Diversity & Inclusion

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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is committed to upholding diversity as a priority, in line with the community values of the University of New Hampshire. We are committed to supporting and sustaining an educational community that is inclusive, diverse and equitable. The values of diversity, inclusion, and equity are inextricably linked to our mission of teaching and research excellence, and we embrace these values as being critical to development, learning, and success. We expect nothing less than an accessible, multicultural community in which civility and respect are fostered, and discrimination and harassment are not tolerated.

Supreme Court Ruling on college Admissions Decisions

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Out-of-state students

Countries Represented

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Cultural groups on campus

Diversity Ambassador Program

This program is designed to allow collaboration between the Admissions Office and the student body in developing and implementing strategies for becoming a more inclusive and diverse institution. As an ambassador, you are able to offer prospective students valuable insight into what it is like being a student at the University of New Hampshire, while gaining valuable professional experience.

Diversity Ambassador Experiences

As an diversity ambassador, you are able to offer prospective students valuable insight into what it is like being a student at the University of New Hampshire, while gaining valuable professional experience.

Weekly communication and outreach efforts
Volunteering for admissions events
Networking with local schools and community-based organizations
Public speaking and panel opportunities

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is committed to upholding diversity as a priority, in line with the community values of the University of New Hampshire. This program is designed to allow collaboration between the Admissions Office and the student body in developing and implementing strategies for becoming a more inclusive and diverse institution. Apply now and make a difference.

Diversity Ambassador Staff

Questions?

Should you have any questions about the Diversity Ambassador program, please feel free to contact us!

Richard Haynes

richard.haynes@unh.edu
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Cynthia Velasquez

Cynthia.velasquez@unh.edu
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Diversity Support Resources

The Beauregard Center Participate in an inclusive community
University CommissionSupporting students, staff and faculty and institutional diversity initiatives.
Diversity, Equity, Access, and inclusionSupport for our educational community

Connect ProgramHelping first-generation, underrepresented and ally students make the transition to college
Center for Academic ResourcesHelp for academic success
McNair Scholars ProgramPreparing talented, motivated undergraduates for Ph.D. programs

Supreme Court Ruling on College Admissions Decisions

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that race cannot be considered in college admissions decisions. Through our admissions policies at the University of New Hampshire, we strive to enroll students who represent the diversity of experience, background and thought that foster an intellectually stimulating and well-rounded collegiate experience. Since 2012, New Hampshire state law has prohibited preferential treatment based on race and other protected categories in public sector recruiting, hiring, promotion and collegiate admissions. Although the court decision will not impact UNH policies, which are already neutral on race in compliance with state law, we recognize the challenges this decision poses to colleges and universities across the United States and the ways it may impede access for groups already underrepresented in higher education and diminish overall educational experiences.

Diversity is critical to the university’s community to bring together those who have varying values and a range of life experiences to share that can enhance intellectual debate to help our students, and faculty, grow and build new relationships that prepare them for a future and world beyond campus.

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Meet a Diversity Ambassador

From: Greenland, N.H.
Major: English

I’m Julian Maduro, a senior in English and Justice Studies, and have a passion for prison reform. I have been a member of the Black Student Union, Mosaico, Alliance, Connect, the Hamel Scholar Program, and the COLA Navigators. I had the opportunity to served as Chair of NALA (a group for women of color). One of my favorite experiences at UNH is conducting undergraduate research through the McNair Scholars program. I’m currently researching the importance of Multicultural literature and the inclusion (or lack thereof) of multicultural literature in the high school literary canon.

—Julian Maduro' 21
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Meet a Diversity Ambassador

From: Newmarket, N.H.
Major: Business Administration

I’m Jasmyn Senesombath, and I am a senior at the Paul College, majoring in Business Administration, focusing on Marketing / Information Systems and Business Analytics. I am involved with the Marketing and Advertising club and CHAARG, Changing Health Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls, organization. I am currently taking a marketing course with a hands-on capstone experience in the application of marketing concepts to a real-world marketing problem. After I graduate, I hope to work closely with companies to advertise for their business or start my own business.

—Jasmyn Senesombath '21
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Meet a Diversity Ambassador

From: Windsor, CT
Major: Women’s and Gender Studies

I’m Taryn Duncan, and I am a Senior Women’s and Gender Studies Major & minoring in Justice Studies and Anthropology. I am involved with the CONNECT Program, Beauregard Center, and a few of the Diversity Support Coalition organizations on campus. I am also a Treat Fellow, and I enjoy being a part of that fellowship. After I graduate, I hope to work in Human Resources or a Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team for a nonprofit organization.

—Taryn Duncan'21