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May 9, 2024

North Carolina Schools Have Lost Significant Progress in Racial Integration

A study of North Carolina public schools finds that even as enrollment becomes more racially diverse, schools are more segregated now than they were in the late 1980s. The report, “Can Our Schools Capture the Educational Gains of Diversity? North Carolina School Segregation, Alternatives, and Possible Gains,” found that racial diversity gains in North Carolina… 

A group photo of the 1974-75 NC State Women's Basketball Team

Feb 1, 2024

A Unified Pack From the Start

As the women’s basketball team celebrates its 50th season, players and coaches reflect on its history as the first women’s sport sponsored by the athletics department — and the only program to be fully integrated from its inception. 

A group of middle school students sit on a log and look out onto a lake.

Feb 9, 2023

Mentorship Is Key to Inclusion in Ecology

An NC State expert details recommendations for boosting inclusion for people of color in forestry, ecology and related fields. 

Students hold up flags at the Latinx Heritage Month kickoff event in Talley Student Union.

Oct 19, 2022

Finding Your Wolfpack: Multicultural Student Affairs

Multicultural Student Affairs offers a space for underrepresented students to find community and resources at NC State.  

College of Education banners on a fall afternoon. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Sep 28, 2022

Why We Need More Joy in Higher Education

An upcoming symposium will focus on cultivating joy in order to address issues in higher education. 

Three people view a waterfall

Sep 16, 2022

How Outdoor Adventures Can Help Students Bond

Facing adversity on outdoor adventures helped students make meaningful connections, even across differences, an NC State study found. 

School buses

Sep 3, 2021

What is the Future of Desegregation in N.C. Public Schools?

Researchers discuss factors that could impact whether North Carolina public schools can deliver on the promise of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. 

A multicultural mix of middle school students listen to a teacher in a classroom.

Jul 27, 2021

Views on School Assignments, Diversity Are Similar – Even in Cities with Segregated Schools

The public favors diversity and efforts to desegregate schools. 

Students sitting around a table participate in a discussion session during the Symposium for Multicultural Scholars

Jun 30, 2021

Finding Your Wolfpack: Symposium for Multicultural Scholars

A unique event helps students from underrepresented populations find friends and support before classes even start. 

the entrance to the GLBT center adorned with a rainbow flag

Jun 23, 2021

Finding Your Wolfpack: The GLBT Center

No matter where you are on the continuum, the NC State GLBT Center has something to offer. 

The Talley tower

May 6, 2021

Trustees OK Strategic Plan

Wolfpack 2030, a plan charting NC State's course for the rest of the decade, includes a focus on diversity and seeks to raise the university's visibility as a preeminent public research institution. 

Chancellor Woodson in front of a camera at the virtual summit.

Nov 18, 2020

Summit Frames Dialogue on Race, Equity

Dozens of people gathered last month to discuss ideas for advancing diversity and equity at NC State. Now the goal is to turn those thoughts into action. 

A girls' overnight camp focused on environmental science and ecology.

Nov 9, 2020

Black Ecologists Look to Offer Support, Recruit Next Generation

An NC State ecologist is working to offer support and encouragement to Black professionals and students. 

Students walking outdoors.

Aug 14, 2020

Preparing Parks, Recreation and Tourism Students to Serve Diverse Audience

North Carolina State University professors joined experts from around the country and nation in generating recommendations for other educators preparing students to serve a diverse clientele. 

A student adds his hand print to the Free Expression Tunnel in 2017 as part of NC State's Respect the Pack event.

Aug 11, 2020

NC State Joins SEA Change Initiative as Charter Member

NC State commits to building a culture of inclusion across campus and a scientific enterprise where everyone can thrive.