Nwando Achebe, FNAL, FRHistS, is a frequent speaker at universities, colleges, and history departments, where she shares insights on access, the future of university leadership, and the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Featured Appearances
“I am deeply honored to have been elected Vice President-President Elect of the African Studies Association—the preeminent association of Africanists worldwide” — Dr. Nwando Achebe, Associate Dean for Access, Faculty Development and Strategic Implementation on her elevation to the role of Vice President/President-Elect of the African Studies Association.
“It was an unforgettable experience for the minoritized high school students we welcomed to campus from across the country” — Dr. Nwando Achebe, Associate Dean for Access, Faculty Development and Strategic Implementation on members of the Minority Student Achievement Network touring Michigan State University, November 26, 2024.
Michigan State University’s Inaugural Spartan Bus Tour. Dr. Nwando Achebe, Associate Dean for Access, Faculty Development and Strategic Implementation, joined Spartan faculty and administrators on a tour of Michigan’s western lower peninsula.
“We provide them with support so that essentially we can empower their excellence as emerging scholars and emerging teachers.” — Dr. Nwando Achebe, Associate Dean for Access, Faculty Development and Strategic Implementation in the College of Social Science, talks about the Dean’s Research Associate Program at Michigan State University, September 9, 2024.
“As an administrator in the College of Social Science, my passion has been to help support others in achieving their own success—whether these be students, faculty, or staff,” — Dr. Nwando Achebe, Associate Dean for Access, Faculty Development and Strategic Implementation. “Meet the Team: The College of Social Science Office of Institutional Access,” MSU Today, February 19, 2024.
“Your personal journey of uncovering and unearthing truth and true knowledge will be a trek through a forest of a thousand spirits and you will be tested time and time again.” — Dr. Nwando Achebe, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Professor in the College of Social Science, shares an African fable to provide some inspirational advice to the incoming class of 2024 at Michigan State University.
Awarded a Top 50 Woman Leader in Education by Women We Admire. This award highlights the accomplishments of women who are at the helm of diverse educational institutions across the nation.
“Closing Remarks,” Mandela Washington Fellows Program, Michigan State University, 2022. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) funded by the US State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Michigan State University served as an Institute Partner for the six week leadership institute.
“Congratulations to the Class of 2021,” College of Social Science, Michigan State University, May 2021. Dr. Nwando Achebe, the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, presented her virtual well wishes to the Class of 2021.
“The Essential Resource: Increasing the Number of Endowed Positions,” Developments Magazine (Cover Page feature), for donors and friends of Michigan State University, Michigan State Advancement and Development, Fall, 2017.