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

Yearbook photo of NC State University's first black graduate, Irwin Holmes

Holmes Hall Honors Groundbreaking Graduate, Athlete

Irwin Holmes, NC State's first black graduate and the first varsity athlete to compete at an Atlantic Coast Conference school, was recently honored for his perseverance and dedication to the university when the University College Commons was renamed Holmes Hall.

DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT

New Associate Vice Provost to Join OIED

Stephanie Helms Pickett is OIED's new associate vice provost for diversity engagement, training and education.

Native American Heritage Month 2018

NAHM recognizes the people, culture, traditions, crafts and music that existed in the U.S. before it became what we know today.

Sights and Sounds of Diversity Education Week

Workshops, activities and speaker events explored the themes of identity development, social positionality and policy and practice.

Transgender Awareness Week 2018

The GLBT Center will observe Transgender Awareness Week from Tuesday, November 13 through Monday, November 19.

Womanism Teach-In Back By Popular Demand

Back by popular demand, the Women’s Center will offer this teach-in once per semester, in November and again in March.

OIED to Unveil Two Online Training Modules

The modules provide an alternative method for students, faculty and staff to attend two of the most requested EOE trainings.

Events View Calendar

Nov5

Monday 11:00 AM

NAHM Kick off

Nov5

Monday 2:00 PM

AACC Dissertation Writing Group

Nov5

Monday 2:00 PM

Drop-in Counseling

First in North Carolina

NC State was the first university in North Carolina to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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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

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.