How Black Culture and Black History Inform Sneakerhead Culture

Delisia Matthews wears a long grey dress with with white drawstrings at the collar and long sleeves. She sits on top of a larger-than-life green couch made out of synthetic turf with her legs crossed and looking straight ahead but away from the camera, which is positioned to her right. Behind her, a remodeled shipping container that has been turned into a work space is visible.

Feb 9, 2023

How Black Culture and Black History Inform Sneakerhead Culture

Wilson College of Textiles Associate Professor Delisia Matthews researches the roots and culture of sneaker fanatics.

Jeanine Ikekhua, left, at the WUNC radio station. Photos courtesy of Jeanine Ikekhua.

Oct 25, 2022

Student Intern Takes to the Airwaves

Park Scholar Jeanine Ikekhua loves interviewing people and telling stories. So, when the junior double majoring in communication and international studies learned about an internship opportunity at WUNC, she jumped at the chance.

Oct 24, 2022

Paper Science Alum Chavonda Jacobs-Young Appointed as USDA Under Secretary

Chavonda Jacobs-Young ’89 has been appointed as the United States Department of Agriculture’s chief scientist and under secretary for research, education, and economics.

Oct 11, 2022

Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, ASHE President Joy Gaston Gayles Focuses on Cultivating Joy

What is the difference between joy and happiness? This was one of the many questions explored during the 2022 American College Personnel Association (ACPA) and Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Presidential Symposium Finding Our Way: Centering Joy, Care and Community held Sept. 30 at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.

Sep 23, 2022

NC State Student Murry Burgess to Publish Children’s Book

The book, “Sparrow Learns Birds,” follows the story of a five-year-old Black girl who loves to explore the outdoors in her suburban neighborhood.

Sep 8, 2022

WUNC: A researcher’s tips for teachers to foster belonging among students of color

Aug 31, 2022

ASHE Presidential Podcast: Where Do We Start?

Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and Senior Advisor for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Joy Gaston Gayles talks about what it means to humanize higher education.

Aug 30, 2022

Arts NC State Student Spotlight: Tia Canada

Learn more about Arts NC State’s graduate student intern, who came to NC State for the experience and left with a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and special place in her heart for the arts and the university.

Feb 28, 2022

The Hidden Figures of America’s National Parks

Throughout history, Black conservationists and naturalists have made significant but often-overlooked contributions to national parks — from Sequoia National Park in California to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.

Meet the College of Natural Resources’ 2020-2021 Global Change Fellows, College of Natural Resources, Wolf Plaza, feature

Feb 24, 2022

Five Black Leaders Who Are Elevating the Field of Natural Resources

These NC State faculty, staff and students are building knowledge, justice, and sustainability for all.

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