APIA Scholars’ Response and Resources for the UNLV Shooting

APIA Scholars expresses our heartfelt condolences for the UNLV community, their families, and everyone impacted by the shooting. Amid this tragedy, we are working on a layered approach including support to individual Scholars as well as amplifying resources for those who are affected.

“We share a sense of shock and sadness for this violent news. This hits us profoundly as we have a number of Scholars enrolled in UNLV and we have been long-time partners with UNLV as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We have reached out to our Scholars and our Partners to provide aid. We are also highlighting resources that are available for those who are affected.” said Dr. Noël S. Harmon, the President and Executive Director of APIA Scholars.

FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE UNLV SHOOTING:

• Call or text 9-8-8 or visit 988lifeline.org/chat for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Resource
• Those looking for loved ones who were on the UNLV campus can call 702-455-AIDE (2433) or go to org.
• The Family Reunification Center is located at the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall 1 & 2.

About APIA Scholars

Based in Washington, D.C. and founded in 2003, APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) is the nation’s leading non-profit organization devoted to the academic, personal, and professional success of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. We celebrate our community of students whose unique stories, rich cultures, and diverse perspectives equip them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Through scholarships, higher education research and policy, student programs, and institutional partnerships, APIA Scholars carries out its mission to educate, elevate, and empower a diverse community of 25 million strong and growing.

CONTACT

Wendy Wong
VP of Marketing and Communications
APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars)
wwong@apiascholars.org