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Department Head, Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Higher Education Joy Gaston Gayles Receives 2024 Alumni Association Outstanding Research Award, Induction into Research Leadership Academy
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Diverse Issues in Higher Education: Report: Black Female Student-Athletes Face Lack of Diverse Support
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The N&O: More students are applying to NC’s HBCUs. What’s driving the trend?
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NPR: Black Women in Academia Face Unique Challenges on the Job
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Auburn Magazine: The Teacher’s Coach
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Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, Department Head Joy Gaston Gayles Encourages New NC State Students to Take Lessons from Wolves in Convocation Speech
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Joy Gaston Gayles: ‘I Want to Do as Much Good as Possible for as Long as Possible’
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The Ohio State University: Alumna Emphasizes Courage, Balance and Authenticity
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‘I Have New Insights and Perspectives that Will Inform My Teaching, Research and Scholarship’: Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and Senior Advisor for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Joy Gaston Gayles Reflects on ASHE Presidency
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