A historically black institution led by highly-diverse faculty and staff, Albany State University embraces diversity in all its forms – including age, gender identity, race and ethnicity, country of origin, religion, ability level, sexual orientation, and veteran status – and seeks to foster a similar acceptance and celebration of that diversity. ASU’s guiding principles are to:  Aspire to Excellence, Embrace Diversity, Expand Access to Higher Education, Elevate Historically Underserved Population, and Promote Economic Development.