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Marisa Rotolo, wearing her graduation gown, holds up her Howling Success banner in front of the Wolf Plaza statues.

May 1, 2026

Howling Success: Marisa Rotolo

Our final Howling Success of the 2025-26 school year is a student who is set to complete the College of Education’s Higher Education Administration graduate program. She spent her two years at NC State gaining crucial experience with the Women’s Center, Student Conduct Board, Chancellor’s Aides and more.
Students engage in networking conversation with each other.

May 1, 2026

MSA Chat N Dine Builds Community, Confidence And Connection For Student Success

RALEIGH, N.C. — Conversation and connection took center stage at Multicultural Student Affairs’ Chat N Dine on April 8th, where students gathered in the Washington Sankofa Room at Witherspoon Student Center for an evening focused on growth, reflection and community. The program, a collaboration between the Chat n Chew Dialogue Series and the MSA Peer…
Jermaine Hudson, holding up a wolfie and standing in front of his research poster

Apr 28, 2026

MSA Graduate Staff Turn Scholarship Into Impactful Practice

RALEIGH, N.C. — At NC State University, graduate student staff within Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) are advancing both campus initiatives and their professional preparation by integrating graduate-level research into their daily work. For Master of Social Work (MSW) students Jermaine Hudson and Jaida Ellis, their recent capstone projects were not only academic milestones but also…
April Aguila and Jaida Ellis smile and hold up Gambian Girl Power name tags during an experiential learning trip to Gambia.

Mar 13, 2026

Students Enjoy Unique Study Abroad Experience Through MSA Student Support Fund

The MSA Student Support Fund provided funding for Jaida Ellis and April Aguila to embark on a study abroad experience in Gambia in December 2025. 
The Staff Senate gathers in its chambers with many guests to recognize winners of the inaugural Cornerstone Awards.

Mar 12, 2026

Giving Voice to Staff

For 30 years, NC State’s Staff Senate has worked to improve employee benefits, foster a strong workplace culture and ensure that staff perspectives are included by university leaders.

Mar 6, 2026

From Study Tips to Study Science: The Story Behind NC State’s Study Smart Series

Study Smart is helping NC State students rethink how they study. The short video series blends student perspectives with research-backed learning science to turn study tips into smarter, more effective strategies.

Dec 10, 2025

Two DASA Employees Receive SACSA Awards

As the 2025 fall semester wraps up, two Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) staff members were recently recognized on a regional level for their impact and work with NC State students. 
MSA students gather for a group picture in Vanderbilt University's Multicultural Center.

Nov 18, 2025

Students Broaden Perspectives Through MSA Cultural Immersion Trip to Nashville

Twelve students and two professional staff members ventured to Nashville, Tennessee to learn more about the culture of a neighboring state and city for MSA’s latest cultural immersion trip.
Malak Hassanein proudly displays her Howling Success banner in the lobby of Sullivan Residence Hall.

Sep 26, 2025

Howling Success: Malak Hassanein

Our first Howling Success of the 2025-26 school year is a fourth-year student who has developed and strengthened a passion for building community as a Resident Advisor (RA).
NC State students pose in front of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.

Apr 2, 2025

Students Broaden Perspectives Through MSA Cultural Immersion Trip

Over this year’s spring break, NC State’s Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) program gave several students a chance to broaden their horizons with a cultural immersion trip to Washington, D.C.