May 12, 2011
Dr. George Barthalmus, a longtime professor of zoology and biology who taught thousands of students and was a passionate advocate for undergraduate research, died last night.
NC State student Doaa Dorgham was eager to retrace the path of Freedom Riders who challenged Jim Crow laws in the South 50 years ago. But before she could get on the bus, the Palestinian American student had to get past airport security.
A new study from North Carolina State University shows that the vast majority of patients at high risk for heart disease or stroke do a poor job of taking statins as prescribed. That’s especially unfortunate, because the same study shows that taking statins can significantly increase the quality and length of those patients’ lives.
Congratulate Dr. Raymond Fornes, physics professor and associate dean for research, on his NC State career at a retirement reception on Thursday, May 19.