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Published on February 25, 2026

NC State Receives Gold Rating for Sustainability

NC State has earned a Gold rating for sustainability from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

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Published on February 25, 2026

Showing Heart for Wellness

Energized by her experience of having open-heart surgery as a child, Alexis Steptoe is a staunch advocate for health and well-being on campus. For American Heart Month, she shared her story and some tips for…

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Published on February 26, 2026

DOE Grant Grows NC State K-12 Nuclear Education Efforts

NC State University will receive up to $200,000 from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy to create short courses for high school students and educators to learn how to use a nuclear…

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Published on February 10, 2026

Publish and Flourish

Students in NC State’s carbon electronics cluster boost their research careers by publishing in some of the world’s most prestigious journals.

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