Alexis Grant found her home-away-from-home at NC State by chance. As she and her roommate explored campus early in their freshman year, they discovered the African American Cultural Center (AACC) on the third floor of Witherspoon Student Center. They immediately felt welcomed by students, staff, and the center’s vibrant environment. Now a sophomore, Grant spends most of her time at the center, whether it’s studying toward her engineering degree, meeting old friends and new, or planning events and social media strategy as a…
