Diversity

Diversity is critical to NC State’s mission. New perspectives deepen our understanding, strengthen our community and propel our innovation.

Diversity Is Essential

NC State values diversity. Not only do we all benefit from multiple viewpoints, experiences and perspectives, diversity is critical to our academic mission. Without it, our students simply could not succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace — let alone become conscientious global citizens.

Everyone who comes to NC State enriches us through their varied knowledge and backgrounds. And we expect everyone to give of their talents, skills, time and effort to make NC State an environment of inclusive excellence for all.

OFFICE FOR INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

Chancellor's Creating Community Awards 2019

Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards Honor Six Recipients

The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity announced six recipients of this year’s Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards on April 23. The awards presentation took place at the first combined Recognizing Excellence in Diversity Event, which also included the Equal Opportunity Institute Graduation.

DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT

Ebony Harlem Awards Celebrate Black Excellence

The African American Cultural Center hosted its 26th Annual Ebony Harlem Awards of Excellence on Sunday, April 28.

Lavender Graduation Awards and Highlights

The GLBT Center’s annual Lavender Graduation triumphantly celebrated many journeys on Tuesday, April 23.

Equal Opportunity Institute graduation 2019

Excellence in Diversity Event Creates Community

The Equal Opportunity Institute recognized its 2019 graduates on Tuesday, April 23 with a special awards breakfast.

$1.1M Grant Funds Underrepresented STEM Ph.D. Students

NC State provides support for African American, Latino, American Indian and Asian or Pacific Islander students through the Bridge to the Doctorate Program.

McNair Scholars Program Prepares to Welcome Third NC State Cohort

The program will welcome its third cohort of juniors and seniors who plan to complete a Ph.D. within ten years of earning their undergraduate degree.

Graduate Erin Elliot Writes A Love Letter, If You Will, to NC State

Erin Elliot graduates this spring with a master’s degree in educational psychology. She has been an integral part of OIED throughout her time at NC State.

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Jun28

Friday 7:30 AM

BMI breakfast on "the house"

Jun28

Friday 10:00 AM

Coffee for change

Jul1

Monday 12:30 PM

This Bridge Called My Back: Book Club

$2.2 Million Grant

National Science Foundation Grant aims to reduce current gaps in STEM doctoral pipeline.

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Diversity in the Colleges

Each of NC State’s colleges has a director or assistant dean for diversity who specializes in serving students or faculty and staff in that academic area.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Alexandria Graves
Director, Office of Diversity Affairs

College of Design
Tameka Whitaker
Assistant Dean, Student and Academic Services

College of Education
Regina Gavin Williams
Director, General School - Education

College of Engineering

Angelitha Daniel
Director,
Minority Engineering Programs
Laura Bottomley
Director,
Women in Engineering
Roy Charles
Diversity Director,
Engineering Research Centers

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Juliana Nfah-Abbenyi
Assistant Dean, Office of Diversity
Joseph Johnson
Student Diversity Coordinator

Poole College of Management
Tayah Butler
Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Undergraduate Programs

College of Natural Resources
Shaefny Grays
Acting Director, Community for Diversity

College of Sciences
Jamila Simpson
Assistant Dean, Diversity and Student Services

College of Textiles
Delisha Smith Hinton
Associate Director, Student Services

College of Veterinary Medicine
Allen Cannedy
Director, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

Graduate School
David Shafer
Assistant Dean for Outreach and Diversity
Erin Banks
Director, Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity

Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Jordan McMican
Academic Advisor and Lecturer, Exploratory Studies

Diversity Partners on Campus

NC State's commitment to diversity extends to all of the divisions that serve our students, faculty and staff. Diversity is integral to everything we think and do. New student orientation check-in at Lee Residence Hall.