Diversity at Kenyon

At Kenyon, we see diversity as central to who we are and what we do — an ideal of inclusiveness that we strive to put into practice every day. We believe that it’s vital to foster diversity in all facets of campus culture, from the people who work and study here, to the experiences they have, to the environment in which they live — the spirit of the place.

Our commitment to diversity embraces:

• People. Kenyon welcomes faculty, staff, and students from all over the world, representing a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, and personal qualities.
• Ideas. In the curriculum and in campus discourse, we encourage a multiplicity of voices and viewpoints.
• Experiences. In classes and in clubs, through cultural events as well as visiting speakers and artists, we create opportunities for people to engage with the world in all its richness: to discover and learn from difference.
• Campus environment. Diversity depends on - and in turn strengthens - the core values of tolerance and respect. These values are an essential foundation, sustaining a spirit of openness, supporting individuals as they explore their goals and identities, and ultimately creating a healthy campus community.