Tag: diversity

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on 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. 

Published on Oct 19, 2017

Diversity Education Week Oct. 22-28

Explore programs and workshops centered on diversity, inclusion, cultural competence, social justice and global awareness during the eighth annual Diversity Education Week. Download the Guidebook app for the full calendar of events. 

Published on Sep 29, 2017

New Program Supports Students Pursuing Doctorates

NC State’s TRIO Programs launch a new initiative that focuses on first-generation students, students with limited resources and students from underrepresented groups who are seeking doctorates. 

Published on Sep 12, 2017

Saving Princeville

The nation’s oldest town chartered by African-Americans rallies to recover from last year’s devastating storm. NC State faculty and students join a team of experts helping them chart a sustainable course for the future. 

Published on Sep 7, 2017

NC State Named 2017 HEED Award Recipient

NC State has been selected as a recipient of the 2017 INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. 

Published on Jun 26, 2017

Juneteenth Marked as Milestone in Fight for Equality

Longtime NC State professor Rupert Nacoste discusses society’s ongoing struggle for equality at a campus event in honor of Juneteenth. Learn how working in coalition helps us rise together. 

Published on Apr 6, 2017

NC State Launches Bias Incident Response Team

NC State launches response team to acknowledge, address and report bias incidents on campus.