2012

Apr 26, 2012

New College of Sciences Announced

NC State has announced plans for a new College of Sciences, which will include the physical and chemical sciences, the mathematical and statistical sciences, earth system sciences, and the biological sciences. Find out more. 

Apr 25, 2012

Art2Wear rocks Reynolds

At Art2Wear, 18 textiles and design students used unconventional materials to create unbelievable clothes. From its dorm-room beginnings, the annual fashion show has become an NC State tradition. 

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. 

Apr 25, 2012

Where’s the Wolf?

The Bulletin's popular "Where's the Wolf" contest is back, better than ever. 

Apr 24, 2012

Researchers Honored for Best Paper

Drs. Changhai Xu, David Hinks and Renzo Shamey received the William J. Weaver Award for Outstanding Contribution to Textile Literature. 

Apr 24, 2012

Smart Energy Forum Planned

The NC State Energy Council will host an open forum to inform university officials about opportunities for program development in energy fields that engage the university's mission. 

Apr 24, 2012

Zhu Wins Sigma Xi Award

Dr. Yong Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, has received the 2012 Sigma Xi Faculty Research Award from NC State’s chapter of Sigma Xi. 

Apr 24, 2012

Commons Named for Stafford

The newly created green space next to the Talley Student Center will be named the Thomas H. Stafford Jr. Commons in recognition of Stafford's years of service to the university. 

Apr 24, 2012

Compound from Wild Tomatoes is Natural, Effective Herbicide

A naturally occurring compound derived from wild tomato plants is also a fast-acting, nontoxic herbicide, according to researchers at North Carolina State University. NC State entomologist Dr. Mike Roe had previously worked with the compound – known as 2-undecanone – as a natural replacement for the chemical DEET in insect repellents. Both he and his NC State… 

Apr 23, 2012

NC State Holds Art2Wear Fashion Show

Eighteen students from North Carolina State University will present their original designs during the Art2Wear fashion show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 in Reynolds Coliseum. Art2Wear, which started at the College of Design in 2002 with a hundred spectators, now draws an audience of 4,000 to Reynolds Coliseum. The event is sponsored by the… 

Apr 23, 2012

Bartonella Infection Associated with Rheumatoid Illnesses in Humans

A bacterium historically associated with cat scratch fever and transmitted predominately by fleas may also play a role in human rheumatoid illnesses such as arthritis, according to new research from North Carolina State University. Bartonella is a bacterium that is maintained in nature by fleas, ticks and other biting insects. It can be transmitted to… 

Apr 23, 2012

NC State Gives From the Heart

NC State donated 2,886 lifesaving pints of blood to the Red Cross last year. 

Apr 23, 2012

NC State a Bicycle-Friendly Campus

NC State has been named a bicycle-friendly campus. 

Apr 23, 2012

Study Shows That, In Restaurants, Race Matters

A new study from North Carolina State University shows that more than one-third of restaurant servers discriminate against African-American customers. 

Apr 20, 2012

Four Students Win NC State Mathews Medals

Four graduating North Carolina State University seniors will receive the Mathews Medal, the highest nonacademic distinction awarded to students. The Mathews Medal is modeled after the Watauga Medal – the highest nonacademic award bestowed by the university – and is administered by the NC State Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program. The award is named after Walter…