Multicultural Student Affairs

Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, [...]

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Task Force Consultant Dr. Lawrence Clark, Retired Professor Task Force Co-Chairs Dr. Tracey Ray, African American Student Affairs Felicia Baity, African American Student Affairs Task Force Members Joanne Woodard, Vice Provost, Office for Equal Opportunity Dr. Tim Luckadoo, Associate Vice-Chancellor, University Housing Dr. Orlando Hankins, Assistant Vice-Provost, Office for Diversity & African [...]

It has been a great honor and pleasure to co-chair this campus-wide celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the first African American undergraduate students to attend North Carolina State University. This celebration has been a time to give thanks, reflect and look forward. It is not only marked by the undergraduate experience, but is also [...]

Related links The Black Alumni Society Commemorative Publication

The Office of African American Student Affairs (AASA) researches, designs and implements unique programs that promote the pursuit of academic success, retention and graduation of students, with an emphasis on African American students. Many of the programs and services expand students’ cultural horizon while honoring their respective cultural experiences. The Office of African American Student [...]