Tag: diversity

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Jan 6, 2020

Moving Forward Together: 5 Questions With GLBT Center Director Jonathan McCorey

A former pastor and self-described mystic emerged from an evangelical background to serve a diverse population of students at the state's largest university. 

Oct 14, 2019

IDEALS Project Reveals How College Students Are Bridging Polarizing Differences

Friendships developed in the first year on a college campus can endure to bridge divides and cultivate pluralistic worldviews. That's the latest finding from the IDEALS project co-led by NC State education professor Alyssa Rockenbach. 

Jun 25, 2019

Bibles and Blue Jeans: How Gay Liberation Came to NC State

Violent protests at New York's Stonewall Inn 50 years ago sparked a social and political revolution. When the drive for equality reached NC State a decade later, it started with a prayer. 

Jan 31, 2019

Diversity in Law Enforcement: 5 Questions With Raleigh’s Chief of Police

Raleigh's chief of police, who earned a graduate degree from NC State, says diversity and community engagement are keys to effective policing. 

Feb 15, 2018

Educator Dubroy to Discuss Xenophobia and Inclusivity

Tashni-Ann Dubroy, executive vice president and COO of Howard University, will deliver the 2018 Humanities and Social Sciences Diversity Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 22. 

Feb 9, 2018

GLBT Center Celebrates a Decade on Campus

As it prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary on campus, NC State’s GLBT Center hosts an exhibition marking its milestones. Like the center, the Feb. 12 event is open to all. 

Jan 30, 2018

Designing Greenways for Diverse Users

Researchers hit the trails to find out who's using urban greenways for recreation. Their results can help improve greenway design. 

Nov 13, 2017

Nubian Message Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Representing the African-American voice in media at NC State, the Nubian Message marks its 25th anniversary on November 30. Austin Butler interviews Editor-In-Chief Anahzsa Jones to find out how the publication plans to celebrate. 

Nov 6, 2017

Study Examines Hiring, Retention of Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Faculty

NC State statistician Marcia Gumpertz conducted a “snapshot” survey of time to tenure, promotion and retention for female and minority faculty in four different STEM fields. 

Oct 25, 2017

Faces in the Crowd: Relationship Violence and College Black Women

Domestic Violence Awareness Month keynote speaker Lorraine D. Acker shared her research on relationship violence in the college setting with NC State students, faculty and staff Wednesday, October 18, 2017.