Appalachian is committed to achieving and sustaining inclusive excellence for its campus community. In recent years, the university has made forward strides to ensure its campus is welcoming to all students. Notable milestones include celebrating the most diverse class in university history in fall 2020, dedicating the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s Plots and Garden, hosting the annual Inclusion Infusion Summer Diversity Institute, expanding language translation services and opening a dedicated student veteran resource center.