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September 2013

Sep 30, 2013

Tim Wise Headlines Diversity Week

One of the nation's top anti-racism writers speaks on campus Tuesday, Oct. 15, as part of Diversity Education Week. Don't miss the talk by Tim Wise or the other engaging events celebrating the wide diversity of cultures and people at NC State. 

Sep 30, 2013

Exciting Event for Big Gift

Excitement was in the air as more than 500 NC State faculty, staff and supporters gathered at the Hunt Library to learn about the biggest gift in NC State history. 

Sep 30, 2013

Researchers Work to Squeeze More Data From Bandwidth in Mobile Devices

A team of researchers is working on technology that would allow mobile devices to send and receive more data using the same limited amount of bandwidth. The work is supported by a $1.08 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Competition for the airwaves is fierce. Commercial and military communication services must broadcast and… 

Sep 30, 2013

Crowd Awed by Park Gift

A big crowd was on hand at the Hunt Library Friday to learn about the biggest donation in NC State history. The jaw-dropping amount will help fund the Park Scholars program on a permanent basis. 

Sep 30, 2013

Uninsured Have New Options

The feds explain how people who lack affordable health insurance may benefit from a new online marketplace. 

Sep 27, 2013

Park Promise

The university's largest-ever gift benefits the Park Scholarships, one of the country's most prestigious scholarships. 

Sep 27, 2013

NC State Announces $50 Million Gift From Park Foundation

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today a $50 million gift from the Park Foundation – the largest single contribution in NC State’s 126-year history – that will go toward permanently funding the university’s prestigious Park Scholarships program. Together with additional donor support, this gift will enable an endowment to provide income in perpetuity to attract the brightest… 

Sep 27, 2013

New AVC for SPARCS

Jeffrey M. Cheek will join NC State as associate vice chancellor for research administration, with responsibility for Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services. 

Sep 27, 2013

Study Shows Innovative Program Helps Limit Domestic Violence

October is domestic violence awareness month, and the statistics are horrifying. Nearly three in 10 women have been stalked or assaulted by their partner, and states reported investigating abuse cases involving 5.9 million children in 2010. It hurts children to be exposed to domestic violence, and child maltreatment and partner abuse too often happen in… 

Sep 26, 2013

Watch Live Video of Big Announcement

Friday will be a red-letter day for NC State as the Chancellor makes a landmark announcement about the Park Scholarships program. Bookmark the website for a live video stream. 

Sep 26, 2013

Fun Days at Shack-a-Thon

The Brickyard is filled this week with shacks built by student groups working to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. 

Sep 26, 2013

Atomic Pioneer Dies

NC State physics professor Worth Seagondollar, who worked on the first atomic bomb during World War II, has died at 92. 

Sep 26, 2013

Campus Events Tout Manufacturing

NC State's leadership in rebuilding the state's manufacturing base will be on display Friday, Oct. 4, during the second-annual National Manufacturing Day on Centennial Campus. 

Sep 26, 2013

Enjoy the New ‘Ag Day’ Tradition

Come out to the Fan Zone Saturday for the Wolfpack's first Ag Day, a celebration of NC State's traditional strengths in both agriculture and technology. 

Sep 26, 2013

Shop on the Oval

The new Pack Shop at Wolf Ridge, the first NC State retail location on Centennial Campus, opened on Monday.