diversity

Jan 15, 2015

5 Questions on Langston Hughes – MLK Link

English professor Jason Miller takes on five questions about his new book, Origins of the Dream, which makes a tangible link between the poetry of Langston Hughes and the prose of Martin Luther King Jr. 

Jan 7, 2015

Woodson Urges Tolerance, Respect

Chancellor Randy Woodson kicks off the new semester by urging the campus community to embrace our shared values of empathy, respect, tolerance and equality. 

Jan 7, 2015

Higher Ed Leader Rosalind Fuse-Hall to Speak at NC State

Rosalind Fuse-Hall, president of Bennett College, will be giving the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Martin Luther King Lecture on “The Strength of Diversity.” 

Nov 24, 2014

First-Year Class Boasts Highest Percentage of Female Engineers

NC State’s 2014 first-year engineering class includes the highest percentage of female students in university history. A change in focus and a series of programs help draw those students and support their studies. 

Nov 4, 2014

Intersectionality: The Importance of Acknowledging Diverse Experiences to Make STEM More Inclusive

Fay Cobb Payton recently published a book on what can be done to make STEM more inclusive. We sat down to talk with Payton about the book, her work, and why STEM diversity matters for both the research community and the corporate world. 

Oct 8, 2014

Report Outlines Efforts to Boost Diversity in Materials Science and Engineering Community

NC State played a leadership role in crafting a new national report addressing the lack of diversity in materials science and engineering. 

Sep 18, 2014

NC State Leads in Promoting Diversity

The nation's largest higher-ed diversity magazine has honored NC State for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

Mar 12, 2014

UNCW Summit April 24-25

The University of North Carolina, Wilmington is hosting a summit for black faculty, staff and graduate students in the UNC system. 

Jan 7, 2014

Dick Gregory to Speak at MLK Event

Legendary civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory will highlight the NC State African American Cultural Center’s commemoration of Martin Luther King Day. 

Oct 16, 2013

Join a New Women’s Network

NC State staff members interested in joining a new network for women on campus are invited to an organizational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 126 of the African-American Cultural Center in the Witherspoon Student Center. 

Sep 30, 2013

Tim Wise Headlines Diversity Week

One of the nation's top anti-racism writers speaks on campus Tuesday, Oct. 15, as part of Diversity Education Week. Don't miss the talk by Tim Wise or the other engaging events celebrating the wide diversity of cultures and people at NC State. 

Mar 20, 2013

At Home in the World Fellows Named

Ten faculty members will develop innovative collaborations in globalization and diversity through a fellowship program at the American Council on Education. 

Jan 8, 2013

Iyanla Vanzant Headlines MLK Event

One of the nation's most influential African Americans helps NC State celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The event is free to students, faculty and staff. 

Oct 4, 2012

Pioneering Rapper Inspires CNR Students

Thomas Easley is CNR's diversity director as well as a professional rapper known as "RaShad." Find out why CNR students think he's awesome. 

Aug 27, 2012

NC State Photo Exhibit Highlights Historic Civil Rights Marches

What: North Carolina State University is hosting the black-and-white photo exhibit “Selma to Montgomery: A March for the Right to Vote.” The exhibit consists of 46 black-and-white photos by Spider Martin, who documented the series of civil rights marches in 1965 that focused on convincing Alabama Gov. George Wallace to enact legislation to secure voting…