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What We Must Acknowledge During Black History Month

Vice Provost

NC State Belltower lit up red at night

Jun 8, 2020

Responding to Concerns and Moving Forward

Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity Sheri Schwab and Interim Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs Lisa Zapata issue a joint statement.
NC State Belltower at dusk

May 30, 2020

Statement Regarding the Events in Minneapolis

We call the names of those who have been victims of racism, violence and unjust treatment in this country — a list that is far, far too long — so that we actively reinforce the inherent value of the human lives that these names represent.
Lantern on table at night

May 5, 2020

Year-End Reflections: On Resilience and Hope

I write at the close of the academic year to send both congratulations and words of continued encouragement to all of you. The resilience and can-do spirit shown by our faculty, staff, and not least of all, our students has been a source of inspiration for me.
Students in the NC State Brickyard

Mar 9, 2020

Preventing Stigma with Facts and Awareness

Vice Provost Sheri Schwab issues a message to the campus community about the coronavirus (COVID-19).
NC State Belltower with spring flowers in foreground

Jan 26, 2020

A New Year Brings New Hope and Renewed Efforts

Vice Provost Sheri Schwab sends a message to the campus community at the start of the spring semester.
Star of David in mosaic within a stone wall

Sep 30, 2019

Respecting Worldview and Religious Differences within Our Community

As we commemorate the beginning of fall and the start the festive time of year we often refer to as the “holiday season,” we must pause to remember that members of the Wolfpack represent many different faiths and worldviews.
A student speaks at Respect the Pack in 2017

Aug 18, 2019

What Does the Word “Welcome” Signify?

Interim Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity Sheri Schwab provides the following fall welcome message.
Free Expression Tunnel

May 8, 2019

In Response to Anti-Semitic Messages in the Free Expression Tunnel

We strive to ensure our campus environment is inclusive, welcoming, safe and supportive.
NC State Belltower

Mar 18, 2019

Response to New Zealand Mosque Shootings

As the NC State community returns from spring break, our hearts go out to those impacted by the senseless act of hatred in New Zealand.
Statue of MLK

Feb 11, 2019

What We Must Acknowledge During Black History Month

Read Vice Provost Sheri Schwab's statement on uncomfortable realities and taking purposeful action for meaningful change.