January 2011

Jan 5, 2011

Red-Hot Deal

NC State earned a top 20 ranking once again in Kiplinger's 2011 list of best values among public universities. 

Jan 5, 2011

Excellence and Affordability Equal One Red-Hot Deal

Despite an unsettled economy and rising costs in the world around us, NC State continues to offer an affordable, high-quality education to current and future students alike - a philosophy not lost on Kiplinger finance experts, who have named NC State the nation's 15th-best value out of more than 500 public universities. 

Jan 5, 2011

Design Down on the Farm

Former visiting professor Norma DeCamp Burns has transplanted her love of design into a farm-based business. 

Jan 4, 2011

Lowman Makes Fulbright Visit to India

Dr. Margaret Lowman, research professor in natural sciences and director of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center, has been awarded a Fulbright award to travel to India this month. 

Jan 4, 2011

Dr. Michael Walden

Economics professor can discuss where we stand in terms of economic recovery, and predictions for the new year. Read more about this expert. 

Jan 4, 2011

Dr. Alex Huang

Progress Energy Distinguished Professor Of Electrical Engineering can discuss how the smart grid can address energy independence, global warming and emergency resilience issues. Read more about this expert. 

Jan 4, 2011

Dr. Ben Chapman

Assistant professor and food safety extension specialist can discuss how to properly prepare, serve and store your favorite meals heading into the new year. Read more about this expert. 

Jan 3, 2011

Sherman Releases Vermiculture Book

Rhonda Sherman, solid waste Cooperative Extension specialist, is co-editor of the first scientific book on vermicomposting (composting with worms). 

Jan 2, 2011

Student Media Makes Headlines

2010 was a banner year for NC State's newspaper, radio, yearbook and literary magazine student staffs, which racked up a bevy of national awards for their efforts. In addition, Windhover - NC State's literary and visual arts magazine - and the Agromeck yearbook have been named finalists for 2011 Crown Awards.