Abbreviations
BSU stands for
Black Student Union
A weeklong celebration of Pan-Africanism through collaborative events that highlight Black culture and excellence
The Black Students Board's Pan-Afrikan Week
to foster a community of Caribbean students on campus and to also promote and represent Caribbean culture on campus
Caribbean Student Association
First published in November 1992, a biweekly student newspaper that serves as the media representative of the African-American students at North Carolina State University
Nubian Message
Black Student Union started in what year
2021
BBSA stands for
Black Business Student Association
An annual event started in 2022 to showcase artists of all types
The Black Artist Coalition's Annual Artist Showcase
We promote the professional well-being of African-American physicists and physics students within the NC State and the local community.
National Society of Black Physicists at NC State
NC State's best Stomp N Shake team
Code Red
The number of Black Greek organizations on campus
8
NSBE stands for
National Society of Black Engineers
A weekly conversation space for black folx to come together and unpack the things that matter to them and their experiences.
AYA Ambassadors' What’s on the Table
Creating a space where Black Women at NC State University can gain a powerful sisterhood and impactful mentorship while also dedicating time to mentor future queens in elementary, middle, and/or high school and serving our local community
Queen In You at North Carolina State University
NC State's premier gospel choir
Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir
Organized in 1977, the first student-performing dance company on campus
DanceVisions Dance Company
NAACP stands for
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
A night full of cultural performances, African fashion, and Black beauty
African Student Union's African Night
a student led organization that encourages freedom of expression and communality for all NCSU grad/undergrad students through the sharing of individually crafted literary pieces (prose, poetry, literature)
Prose and Complex Thoughts
Normally celebrated from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, the African American Cultural Center celebrates this holiday in November
Kwanzaa
NC States' longest-running fashion show dating back to 1997 is hosted by
The African American Textile Society
M.A.P.S. stands for
Minority Association of Pre-health Students
A Fall Welcome-Back Block Party hosted by The African American Cultural Center
Harambee!
a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for Black Business Leaders in accounting, finance business, and entrepreneurship
National Association of Black Accountants
An organization whose original name was The Society of African American Scientists in the College of Physical and Mathematical Scientists (SAA-PAMS)
Society for Multicultural Scientists
The four campus community centers housed under the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) are
The African American Cultural Center, LGBTQ Pride Center, Multicultural Student Affairs, and the Women’s Center