People
Shailicia Gerald Shines as Student Leader
Shailicia Gerald, who goes by Shai, is a senior in computer engineering from St. Stephen, South Carolina. She is an Air Force ROTC student and served as an orientation leader during the summer to help freshman settle into their new college homes away from home. Austin Butler recently interviewed Shai for the Digest.
Joe Johnson, Diversity Coordinator in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Joe Johnson, student diversity coordinator in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is originally from New Jersey but is a proud NC State alum. Learn about his perspectives on working to support diverse students in the humanities and social sciences disciplines.
Meet Reva Dunn, Executive Assistant
Reva Dunn is the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity's new executive assistant, working in OIED administration under Vice Provost Linda McCabe Smith.
Meet Graduate Student Dominique Foster
Dominique Foster worked with Dr. Marcia Gumpertz, assistant vice provost for faculty diversity, as a fall semester intern in the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity. See his article about Human Rights Day above and learn about his involvement at NC State.
Jakini Kauba, Senior in Biological Sciences
Jakini Kauba is a senior in biological sciences with a concentration in human biology from Maxton, NC. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., an intern at the African American Cultural Center, member of the Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity program ...
Never Can Say Goodbye…
On the occasion of Toni Thorpe's retirement from NC State and the African American Cultural Center, Dr. Frances Graham, interim director of the Cultural Center, gives a farewell tribute.
In Depth: Dr. Alexandria Graves
Dr. Alexandra Graves is the interim director of the Office of Diversity Affairs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). She has served as the interim director since July 2015. We recently interviewed Dr. Graves about her work and the issues facing students today.
Featured Gallery Artist: Matthew Wright
Matthew Wright is a junior majoring in graphic design from Fayetteville, North Carolina. Wright's work is currently featured in an exhibit in the African American Cultural Center Art Gallery entitled "Red Velvet: Redefining Masculinity, Revitalizing Femininity."
Join Malik Zeigler at Election Night Watch Party!
Malik Zeigler is a junior majoring in political science with an American politics concentration and a minor in history. Malik has been instrumental in planning an Election Night Watch Party event which he hopes will be not only fun but also educational. Find out more about Malik and tomorrow night's program!
Director of Minority Engineering Programs in the College of Engineering: Angelitha Daniel
Angelitha Daniel is one of NC State's college-level diversity directors. Each of the colleges has at least one director or assistant dean for diversity. Ms. Daniel has been working with the Minority Engineering Program (MEP) since June of 2003. Learn her views on the need for diversity and inclusion in the university setting.