diversity and inclusion

Nov 10, 2020

Diquan Edmonds is Working to Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Parks and Recreation

Diquan hopes to see traditionally underserved communities reconnect with the outdoors.

Nov 3, 2020

NC State Forestry Professor Named to Ecological Society of America’s Diversity Task Force

Zakiya Leggett is working to improve diversity and inclusion at one of the largest environmental organizations in the United States.

Oct 27, 2020

Diversity Seminar Series to Address Inequities in Natural Resources

Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali will facilitate a virtual discussion about race-equity and environmental justice on November 5.

Sep 16, 2020

Alumnus Support to Fund Undergraduate Research in Tree Improvement

Don Rockwood '72 and his wife, Joanne, will support underrepresented students in forestry with their gift.

Aug 17, 2020

Preparing Parks, Recreation and Tourism Students To Serve Diverse Audience

North Carolina State University professors joined experts from around the country and nation in generating recommendations for other educators preparing students to serve a diverse clientele.

Jun 15, 2020

The Importance of Black Birders Week and Its Lasting Impact

Deja Perkins and Lauren Pharr helped organize Black Birders Week and participated in the daily events, respectively. We spoke with them to hear their perspective on the week and its impact.

Jun 10, 2020

On How #BlackBirdersWeek Celebrated Black Naturalists, Birders

Graduate student Deja Perkins helped launch #BlackBirdersWeek to celebrate black naturalists, birders.

May 11, 2020

College of Natural Resources Students Selected for Scholars for Conservation Leadership Program

Three students from NC State's College of Natural Resources were selected to attend the Scholars for Conservation Leadership Program, which aims to expand opportunities for underrepresented minority groups in the land conservation field.

Apr 23, 2020

NC State Professor Wins Prestigious Fellowship to Study Indigenous Rights

As a fellow at the National Humanities Center, Ryan Emanuel will spend the next year writing a book about his research project, “Water in the Lumbee World: Environmental Justice, Indigenous Rights, and the Transformation of Home."

Sep 3, 2019

Creating a More Diverse Workforce in Forestry

NC State and Tuskegee University will offer an accelerated graduate degree program to students from underrepresented groups.