Experience: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

1 in 6 students represent ethnic and cultural diversity.

Northwest aims to broaden diversity, equity and inclusion efforts campus wide for students and employees, in addition to impacting community initiatives.

Cats Culture

More than 430 international students from 37 countries are enrolled at Northwest

Being a Bearcat

At Northwest, we practice civility and truly care about each other's success. We are in this together!

Find your passion

“Northwest offers so many organizations that foster diversity that allows people to truly be comfortable. Here, I can genuinely be myself and be a part of groups that push me to new heights and introduce me to amazing people.”

Sydnee Arnold
Liberty, Missouri

Multicultural Organizations

The Multicultural Student Success Office supports 13 student organizations dedicated to diverse student populations.

Go to Campus Organizations

The Joyce and Harvey White International Plaza

The Joyce and Harvey White International Plaza features 54 flags representing the different countries of students enrolled at Northwest. Each fall, students raise the flags of their countries during a special ceremony that is part of Homecoming week.

Multicultural Student Organization Block Party

Learn about the domestic diverse student organizations, listen to music and enjoy free food

Black History Month

Honor past and current African American achievements including Black History Hall of Fame with speakers and programs.

Hispanic Heritage

Celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month through salsa dancing, the tango, movies and guest speakers

Helping Everyone Regardless of Orientation

The H.E.R.O. community provides a safe place for members to share their views and identities.

National Panhellenic Council

The official coordinating agent for nine historically Black Greek fraternities and sororities