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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.

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Image of Sheri Schwab, Vice Provost of Equal Opportunity, speaking in the D.H. Hill Jr. Library Cyma Rubin Visualization Gallery

April 24, 2026

Equal Opportunity Library Exhibit is a Hit!

The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) hosted two informative and interactive exhibits during the Spring 2026 semester to help community members ensure they know more about their equal opportunity protections.…
Four students sitting together at a table, conversing and smiling

March 04, 2026

The Compliance Compass: Wellness and Belonging

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. These…
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…
Group of coworkers of different ages sitting in circle and discussing in the office. Mature woman talking with coworkers in a team building session.

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…

July 31, 2025

The Compliance Compass: Universal Design for Learning

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…
Student working in Engineering building

April 18, 2025

Are Your Digital Documents Accessible?

Accessibility isn’t just about compliance with standards like WCAG, Section 508, ADA and PDF/UA. It’s about access — ensuring everyone can read, navigate and interact with your digital content.
An Accessible entrance sign on Centennial Campus

April 16, 2025

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.

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

March 18, 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.
Taylor Ofori standing outside next to a brick building

November 11, 2024

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.