Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Duke F1RSTS Official Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Duke F1RSTS was built on the principle of equal and equitable opportunity to support those who are the first in their family to attend graduate school here at Duke. We are a community of scholars who strive to lift one another up to our highest potential regardless of where we come from. Therefore, we shall not discriminate on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, citizenship or nationality (ethnic origin), sex, sexual or gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, religion, socioeconomic background, disability, age, familial status, or veteran and military status in its membership, activities, and projects.