2010

Oct 28, 2010

NC State Takes Lead on Gates Foundation Grant

NC State, which was awarded a Gates Foundation Grant on behalf of a community partnership, will coordinate a Partners for Postsecondary Success project in Raleigh. 

Oct 28, 2010

Chancellor Works on Sundae

Is a giant ice cream sundae sustainable? Not when you serve 2,500 free samples to everyone on the Brickyard. Watch the conspicuous consumption. 

Oct 28, 2010

Coming in Loud and Clear

A few themes emerged loud and clear at the strategic planning town hall meeting on Tuesday. Employees are ready to break down silos, make NC State a more comprehensive university and encourage way more collaboration across disciplines. Find out who said what. 

Oct 27, 2010

More Time to Help

Citing the extraordinary needs facing North Carolina charities during the economic downturn, Chancellor Randy Woodson has extended the Wolfpack Gives Back campaign for two more weeks. Find out how you can help. 

Oct 27, 2010

Too Much SP2 Protein Turns Stem Cells Into “Evil Twin” Tumor-forming Cancer Cells

Researchers at North Carolina State University have found that the overproduction of a key protein in stem cells causes those stem cells to form cancerous tumors. Their work may lead to new treatments for a variety of cancers. Dr. Jon Horowitz, associate professor of molecular biomedical sciences, and a team of NC State researchers looked at… 

Oct 27, 2010

Waschka Trumpet Concerto in Spotlight

A trumpet concerto by NC State composer Rodney Waschka will be featured on an upcoming CD from the London Schubert Players Chamber Orchestra. 

Oct 27, 2010

Strategic Leadership

A pair of retired U.S. Army generals - both NC State alumni - and a trio of technology and business leaders from across the country will share insight into leadership and professional development at the Ninth Annual General Hugh Shelton Leadership Forum, to be held Nov. 5 at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center. 

Oct 26, 2010

Installation Day

On Tuesday, Oct. 26, W. Randolph Woodson was installed as NC State's 14th chancellor in a ceremony held at NC State's Reynolds Coliseum. The ceremony, with the theme of "Locally responsive. Globally engaged." highlights more than a week of celebrations, symposia and activities to honor our new chancellor. 

Oct 25, 2010

NC State to Formally Install Woodson as Chancellor on Tuesday

Dr. Randy Woodson will be formally installed as North Carolina State University’s 14th chancellor during an event at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Reynolds Coliseum. Media coverage is invited. Parking is available in Jeter Bays deck off Jeter Drive, east of Reynolds Coliseum. Media should request a parking pass from News Services by… 

Oct 22, 2010

Shades of Warhol

An Andy Warhol-inspired mural featuring stylized images of Marvin Malecha, dean of the College of Design, has been stopping foot traffic in the Free Expression Tunnel. Meet the freshmen behind Designstein. 

Oct 22, 2010

Foresters Honor Allen

Professor Emeritus H. Lee Allen is the 2010 winner of the Barrington Moore Memorial Award in Biological Science from the Society of American Foresters. 

Oct 21, 2010

Strategy Forum Follows Installation

In the excitement of installation activities, don't forget to join the chancellor Tuesday, Oct. 26, to help chart the future course of NC State. Randy Woodson convenes a strategic town hall meeting at 2:30 p.m. in Stewart Theatre. 

Oct 21, 2010

Tran Wins Governor’s Award for Excellence

Tuyen Tran, textbook manager for NC State Bookstores, received one of five statewide Governor’s Awards of Excellence. 

Oct 21, 2010

Be a Leader of the Pack

Heading into the home stretch, the “Wolfpack Gives Back” Campaign needs your help to reach its goal of 50 percent participation.