The Pamplin College of Business is committed to developing its students, faculty, and staff in a manner that inspires them to successful participation and effective leadership in a pluralistic society. We seek to value, respect and integrate individuals with differences that include, but are not limited to, race/ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability status, age, nationality, religion, and political affiliation. All deserve and are promised equal opportunity at Pamplin.

A source of strength and pride

The Pamplin College regards diversity as a source of strength and pride. Diversity-related goals have been included in the college's strategic plan for several years. In addition, the college has sponsored a Diversity Committee of faculty and students since 1987. In the fall of 1997, it adopted the "Diversity as a Core Value" statement, written by the committee and discussed and approved by the college's faculty and staff. More recently, Pamplin created an award for diversity excellence to honor faculty for outstanding contributions to the college's diversity programs.