Austin Butler
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.