OEO News

The Office of Equal Opportunity publishes a quarterly newsletter to keep the campus community informed of current happenings in Equal Opportunity both on our campus and nationwide.

Read the Current Issue: October 2025

Past Newsletters

EO Forum - a panel of four speakers sitting on a state with a moderator asking questions. ASL interpreter standing to the right.

December 08, 2025

Equal Opportunity Forum Recap

The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) hosted an informative and impactful Equal Opportunity Forum on Nov. 18. The attendees experienced a combination of presentations, interactive workshops and panel discussions throughout…

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September 25, 2025

The Compliance Compass: The Multigenerational Workplace

The Office of Equal Opportunity and the NC State University Libraries have curated current resources to guide your inquiry, encourage introspection and facilitate your engagement with various compliance topics. Let’s…

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Five Questions with NC State’s Disability Resources Office

NC State’s Disability Resources Office (DRO), part of the Office of Equal Opportunity, advocates for a more welcoming student experience by eliminating unnecessary institutional barriers to ensure equal access to participate in the NC State experience for students with disabilities. We spoke with Director Mark Newmiller to learn more about the office, its mission and vision, and how the DRO is making the university more accessible to all.

Taufika (left), her mother (center), and her daughter (right) in 2025.

My Ripple Effect – Taufika Islam Williams

NC State Council on the Status of Women chair Taufika Islam Williams was one of the inspiring storytellers at this year’s Sisterhood Dinner.

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Spotlight on Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind Services

In January 2024, Taylor Ofori, a certified sign language interpreter, became the inaugural coordinator of deaf, hard of hearing and deaf/blind services. Learn more about how she supports students, faculty and staff at NC State.