Nevada State University has issued a statement in response to recent federal policy changes, emphasizing its commitment to education as a pathway to economic mobility and community strength. The statement, signed by President DeRionne Pollard, underscores the university's role in addressing workforce needs in Nevada and supporting a diverse student body.
"The promise of obtaining a college education and the promise of America are one and the same – the aspiration and opportunity to pursue a better life," the statement reads. It highlights higher education as "THE pathway to reducing poverty, enabling upward economic mobility, and writing a new chapter in their family story."
The university is set to monitor national policy developments closely, evaluate their impacts, provide resources for students and staff, and communicate guidance on any changes. The statement reassures that Nevada State remains committed to maintaining an inclusive campus environment.
The message celebrates the diversity of its students, who come from various socio-economic backgrounds. They include traditional students starting their educational journeys, adult learners returning to school, veterans, working parents, individuals with different abilities and identities. "They are future nurses, educators, scientists, writers, and business leaders. And they are ALL Scorpions," it states.
President Pollard concludes with an affirmation of unity: "We are Bold. We are Great. And We ALL are State."