Building a Multicultural Community

Jameco McKenzie sitting at the desk in his office, wearing a gray suit jacket with a red and black tie.

Oct 11, 2023

Building a Multicultural Community

As director of Multicultural Student Affairs, Jameco McKenzie wants to help students develop confidence in their identities and abilities — and become leaders in their communities.

Juntos staff and students hold up a large sign for the organization on campus

Aug 2, 2023

Juntos Awarded $7.8 Million Grant to Improve STEM Programming

The grant will fund a five-year project to create a STEM Agriculture Pathways model and Juntos National Consortium as well as increase Latinx representation in postsecondary education.

Sebastian Rios holds a white sign that reads "Juntos" in handwritten green letters and a red, black and white pennant that reads "Howling Success" in the other hand

May 2, 2023

Howling Success: Sebastian Rios

This month’s Howling Success has mentored Latinx high school students, helped plan statewide and national conferences and more for NC State’s Juntos program.

Joshua Wright holds a black, red and white pennant that reads "Howling Success" outside of Hunt Library

Apr 18, 2023

Howling Success: Joshua Wright

This month’s Howling Success is a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, producer and host for TRIO’s Beyond the Bell Tower podcast, and a member of NC State’s Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir.

Kiran Soma holds a red, white and black banner that reads "Howling Success" in the lobby of Thompson Theatre

Mar 28, 2023

Howling Success: Kiran Soma

Kiran Soma (Chemistry, Communication Media ’24) is a Park Scholar, member of the University Honors Program and winner of Arts NC State’s 2023 Creative Artist Award in Theatre.

Diana Urieta holds up a giant check with members of the Wake Tech Community College Board of Trustees

Sep 2, 2022

NC State Juntos Partners with Wake Tech for New Community Initiative

The project will provide first-generation and Latino college students with academic support, mentoring and college pipeline experiences to help them prepare for and transition into college.

A group of students wearing black T-shirts with a red fist on them for the Black Male Initiative

Feb 28, 2022

It Takes a Village: Black Male Initiative

Based in the Avent Ferry Complex, the Black Male Initiative provides a unique experience for Black male students to bond and learn together.

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