WE RISE – Welcoming Ethnic and Racial Inclusion for Student Equity
WE RISE focuses on the retention and the successful graduation of our racially/ethnically diverse graduate students through creating a CommUNITY of Excellence.
How We Create Student Success
Engage:
We build cohesive and supportive network through programming opportunities and peer mentoring. WE RISE provides programming opportunities, including professional development seminars and social activities. 
Empower:
We bring together student-led affinity groups in a safe space for support and encouragement. These groups include the following:
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Grads
- Brotherhood of Success (BOS)
- La Familia: Now a stand-alone student group Latine Graduate & Professional Student Association (LGPSA)
- Sisterhood of Empowerment in Academe (SEA)
Equip:
We provide resources that impact retention and time to degree.
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“I love coming to WE RISE and La Familia events. They’re a breath of fresh air, and the staff and students are all amazing people. Thank you y gracis; y’all rock.” —UNC-Chapel Hill graduate student