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Students with Professor Boone as part of the Just Communities Lab

Nov 30, 2023

New Just Communities Lab Advocates for Environmental Justice

Kofi Boone, a professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, has formed a new lab at NC State that uses design and planning as a tool to address environmental justice concerns. 

In episode 5 of Red Chair Chats, Chancellor Randy Woodson sits down with Kofi Boone, a distinguished professor of landscape architecture in NC State's College of Design.

Mar 8, 2023

Chancellor Woodson Talks Community and Design with Professor Kofi Boone

Chancellor Woodson and Professor Kofi Boone discuss landscape architecture and environmental justice in episode five of Red Chair Chats. 

Parker Mitchell and Noah Weaver pose in their grad caps and gowns

May 16, 2022

‘I Feel So Blessed’ — Meet #NCState22 Best Friends Parker and Noah

As part of our graduation video series, these elementary school friends reflect on how NC State brought them closer together. 

A graphic shows scales, non-specific heads and dollar signs in green, red and purple.

Apr 22, 2022

Research Through an Equitable Lens

Recognizing the importance of a fair and just society, researchers at NC State prioritize equity in their diverse fields. 

traffic sign almost completely submerged by flood waters

Aug 25, 2020

Climate Change and the Challenge of Community Relocation

Climate change will profoundly affect where people live. It already is. 

Aerial view of the Brickyard and the block S in the bricks.

Mar 19, 2020

In Memoriam: Landscape Architect Dick Bell

Landscape architect Richard C. Bell designed some of North Carolina’s iconic spaces, but none meant more to him than his alma mater’s University Plaza, more commonly known as the Brickyard. 

Greenway

Feb 19, 2020

The Urgency and Necessity for Greenways: 5 Questions With Charles A. Flink

There’s a lot of talk about the need for greenways but besides being attractive, nice areas to take a jog, how do these spaces actually benefit communities? Do they outweigh the financial cost, physical labor and political will to build them?  Charles A. Flink is a professor of practice in landscape architecture at NC State University… 

Historic marker noting the founding of Princeville as Liberty Hill in 1865.

Dec 11, 2018

Storm Warnings

In the wake of increasingly frequent and violent Atlantic hurricanes, NC State faculty and students race to help rural, flood-prone communities in eastern North Carolina recover and rebuild, physically and economically. And they call on public officials to recognize the growing threat to the region. 

Apr 20, 2017

Exploratory Grants Generate Solutions

Faculty and staff can consider applying for a DELTA exploratory grant. Deadline for all DELTA grant applications is May 5. 

Oct 15, 2015

Solar Tree Sprouts at Hunt Library

Charge your laptop, phone or other electronics on the 16-foot solar tree at the Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. The newly installed solar technology is a gift from the Park Scholars Class of 2015. 

Sep 6, 2012

New Rain Garden Set for Unveiling

The Lee Hall Rain Garden will be unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The garden showcases the work of four students from the College of Design. 

Apr 25, 2012

Green Project Grows

Students put the finishing touches on Phase II of an ambitious project to convert the area between two residence halls into a green oasis. See the results. 

Mar 26, 2012

Spring Showstoppers

Nothing says spring like vibrant redbuds and snowy dogwood. Our friends at the Natural Learning Initiative share fun facts about these beloved plants and the NC State scientists working to make them even better. 

Mar 20, 2012

Design Faculty Connect Kids with Nature

Two design faculty members have won a team award for helping children connect with the natural world. 

Sep 15, 2011

Students build landscape legacy

NC State landscape architecture students have left their mark on the university campus.