Leah Young
GLBT Advocate Program Offers New Workshops
A signature initiative of the GLBT Center, the GLBT Advocate Program returns for a fourth year with new workshop offerings and events for faculty, staff and students.
Symposium Welcomes First-Year Students, Builds Community
On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 137 students checked in to the 2018 Symposium for Multicultural Scholars hosted by Multicultural Student Affairs. Symposium is held each fall, the week before classes start, and provides an opportunity for incoming first-year students from traditionally underserved backgrounds to connect with campus.
NC State Hosts Largest Multicultural Graduation Ceremony to Date
Seventy-seven multicultural graduates crossed the stage in the Piedmont Ballroom of Talley Student Union on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, comprising the largest gathering to date at the third annual Multicultural Graduation Ceremony. The number included twenty-four master’s degrees and seven doctoral degrees from across NC State’s colleges.
Black History Month Programs Begin in February
Black History Month is a time when communities across the nation celebrate the of achievements by Black Americans and recognize the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. At NC State, we choose to spend Black History Month celebrating the achievements, culture and contribution of members of the Black and African Diaspora.
Celebrate Black History Month at NC State
Multicultural Student Affairs and the Black History Month Planning Committee present Black History Month 2017, beginning with the keynote address, "Black Girl Magic: A Discussion on Identity, Representation and Black Womanhood" by local educator and blogger Kimberlee Postell.
Peer Mentors Meet Their Matches
The Peer Mentor Program (PMP) serves to provide first-year students with support from their fellow peers at NC State.
Meet Leah Young, New Assistant Director in MSA
Leah Young joined the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) team in June 2016 as the assistant director for African American student affairs in Multicultural Student Affairs.