People
Meet Multicultural Student Affairs’ Karin Bennett
Karin Bennett graduated in December 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology. She currently works in Multicultural Student Affairs. But these are just two facets of this talented Wolfpack alum.
Taheera Blount: From Inspired to Inspiring
Newly minted Ph.D. Taheera Blount successfully defended her dissertation in counseling education on March 14, 2017. However, she has had a full career even before this accomplishment. Learn more about her unique path to academia.
Meet Rachel Banawa, ASIA President
Rachel Banawa is a graduating senior majoring in psychology from Old Bridge, New Jersey. She is president of Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA), a sister of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., and a mental health ambassador in the Counseling Center. She also dances with Fusion Dance Crew. She has also served on the executive boards for the Asian Students Association and the Multicultural Greek Council.
Finding Her Path: LaTonya Johnson
LaTonya Johnson is a master’s student in liberal studies with a concentration in social psychology who exemplifies giving back. Find out how she has worked to make a path for women, beginning with herself, many others at home and abroad, and now, her own young daughter.
Angela Gay Brings Attention to Gender, Equity
Angela Gay is the graduate programming assistant in the Women's Center. She is currently in her first year of the Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (ELPHD) Scholar Leader Higher Education doctoral program.
Vanessa Kamashara on Working for World Relief
Vanessa Kamashara is a senior in social work whose experiences guided her passion for working with the World Relief organization. We found out more about this busy student in our interview.
Physics Students Think and Do
When inappropriate messages were posted on a social media network last fall, physics students Austyn Long and Elliott Holliday, both juniors, turned their thoughts into action. Dr. Sharonda LeBlanc, a post-doc at UNC Chapel Hill in chemistry and physics and co-chair of the NC Women of Color Research Network regional chapter, joined them.
Delisha Hinton and Diversity Initiatives in the College of Textiles
In this issue, the Digest interviews Delisha Hinton, associate director of student and career services for recruitment and diversity in the College of Textiles. She has served in this position since March 2015.
Bria Hicks Shows How to Start Strong
Zebria Hicks, who goes by Bria, is a first-year student in the life sciences program who is also interested in zoology. She was born and raised in Greensboro, but her family has been in Charlotte for the past couple of years. Austin Butler interviewed Bria for the Digest.
Dr. Regina Gavin Williams and Diversity Initiatives in the College of Education
In this issue, the Digest interviews Dr. Regina Gavin Williams, director for student engagement and diversity coordinator in the College of Education.