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Jan 12, 2021

How Being a First-Gen Student Influenced My Advising

Annie Miya, an NC State graduate who now works for the NC State College Advising Corps, writes how her experiences as a first-generation college student inspired her to help others. 

Jan 4, 2021

Liliana Madrid Named Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Madrid brings extensive experience in intercultural advancement and development to the Division of Academic and Student Affairs as its first director of diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Oct 13, 2020

Counseling the Pack

The Counseling Center and Prevention Services made a seamless transition to telehealth, and staff and mental health services have been more accessible than ever before during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Sep 29, 2020

Juntos offers 20/20 vision to Latinx families’ educational journey

The Juntos program held its first national convening last week, where the theme was empowering Latinx youth and providing Latinx families with 20/20 vision throughout their quite often blurry journey navigating the higher education system in the United States. 

Aug 11, 2020

Student Entrepreneur Brings South Asian Fashions to Rent the Runway

Ritika Shamdasani and her fashion company, Sani, have launched into the national spotlight after being featured on Rent the Runway. 

Aug 10, 2020

Juntos Connects With Students Through Virtual Academy

A program that usually brings middle school and high school students onto campus saw success online this summer. 

Jul 7, 2020

Diversity Training Now Available for Both Faculty and Staff

The DiversityEdu online training module is now open to all NC State staff members at no cost. 

Jul 4, 2020

My Continued Journey as an Ally

Guest editorial from Justine Hollingshead (she/her), chief of staff and assistant vice chancellor in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. 

Jul 2, 2020

Stand in Solidarity: Interview with Melanie Flowers

We recently interviewed Student Body President Melanie Flowers about her thoughts on being NC State’s first Black woman student body president, the Black Lives Matter movement and recent events. 

Jun 9, 2020

Health and Exercise Studies Department Sprints to Convert to All Online Classes

It was hard enough moving traditional classes online this spring. But Health and Exercise Studies faculty had to get extra creative to continue classes that are typically taught in the water, on a filed, in a gym, or on a bike.