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About WSU Vancouver

WSU Vancouver is an inclusive, innovative, non-residential research university dedicated to offering premier undergraduate and graduate educational and research experiences. Situated on 351 scenic acres, WSU Vancouver is in the homeland of the Chinookan and Taidnapam peoples and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. WSU Vancouver is located in southwest Washington, a part of the Portland, Oregon metro area, Vancouver offers a wealth of social justice, cultural and recreational interests including identity-specific community events, visual and performing arts, professional sports teams, farmers’ markets and nature trails. In addition to its celebrated quality of life, the Pacific Northwest boasts a fruitful climate for scientific collaboration, with opportunities at numerous medical, environmental, research and teaching institutions throughout the region.

Learn more about the WSU Vancouver community and our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting these links:
– Diversity Research: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/equity-diversity/diversity-research
– First Generation Faculty and Staff: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/equity-diversity/first-generation-faculty-staff
– WSU Vancouver Research Now! wsuvresearchnow.com/
– Diversity in Action: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/equity-diversity/diversity-action
– WSUV Student Affairs: studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/osi
– WSUV Access Center: studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/student-wellness-center/access-center
– Información en español: studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/espanol/sobre-wsu-vancouver
– The Office of Equity and Diversity: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/equity-diversity

Recognized by Insight Into Diversity Magazine as a top college for diversity, WSU Vancouver commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. WSU Vancouver is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourages applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and individuals who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our strategic goal of creating an equitable and inclusive community. The state of Washington prohibits discrimination in employment based on Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Creed, Disability, Age, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, and honorably discharged Veteran or Military status.