February 2014

Feb 13, 2014

8 Years of Hoops 4 Hope

Relive eight years of memories from Hoops 4 Hope, an NC State tradition that honors the late Kay Yow and raises thousands of dollars to combat breast cancer. 

Feb 13, 2014

Epic Hoops 4 Hope on Sunday

Sunday's Hoops 4 Hope women's basketball game will be the first time in the history of the event that the Wolfpack will send a ranked team onto Kay Yow Court to face its biggest rival, North Carolina. Don't miss a great game for a great cause. 

Feb 13, 2014

Rodon Savors Life at NC State

Three years into his extraordinary Wolfpack baseball career, Carlos Rodon reflects on the best decision of his life. 

Feb 13, 2014

Phishing Attacks on the Rise

The Office of Information Technology offers important tips to help you avoid becoming the victim of a cyber attack. Find out about the rise in phishing attacks and what you can do to protect your account. 

Feb 12, 2014

Sign Up for the Polar Plunge

The NC State Police Department is excited to announce the 2014 Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22. 

Feb 12, 2014

Civil Rights Effort Inspires Dance

Don't miss the opportunity to see a new, exciting dance performance in progress and talk with the choreographers. Students, faculty and staff are invited to an open rehearsal of "Operation Breadbasket." 

Feb 12, 2014

Essay Collection Honored

A collection of essays including works by three NC State faculty members is honored by a professional organization. 

Feb 11, 2014

5 Honored for Student Advising

Undergraduate advisers help ensure student success at NC State. Meet the winners of this year's undergraduate academic advising awards. 

Feb 11, 2014

A Wealth of Wildlife, Right in the Backyard

Zoologist Roland Kays travels the world to study rare species, so he calls it a “cool surprise” to find a wealth of wildlife in the suburban backyards of Raleigh and Durham, N.C. “As scientists, we’ve traditionally thought of residential areas as non-habitat,” says Kays, a faculty member at NC State University and the North Carolina Museum… 

Feb 10, 2014

A Radical Approach to Defense

When are free radicals good for you? When your next door neighbor produces a toxic chemical soup. Behold the lowly marine worm, Amphitrite ornata. It’s red, looks like spaghetti and spends all of its time sifting through seafloor mud for meals. With absolutely zero defensive capabilities, Amphitrite would make an easy target for predators, yet… 

Feb 9, 2014

Krispy Kreme Challenge 2014

The 2014 Krispy Kreme Challenge raised $200,000 for the North Carolina Children's Hospital. 

Feb 7, 2014

Carbonell Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Dr. Ruben Carbonell, Frank Hawkins Kenan Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Carbonell is one of 67 new members and 11 foreign associates announced today. He is the 12th current NC State faculty member to be elected to the NAE, a private,… 

Feb 6, 2014

Researchers Pinpoint Protein Associated With Canine Hereditary Ataxia

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found a link between a mutation in a gene called RAB 24 and an inherited neurodegenerative disease in Old English sheepdogs and Gordon setters. The findings may help further understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and identify new treatments for both canine and human sufferers. Hereditary ataxias are an important… 

Feb 6, 2014

Carbonell Elected to NAE

Ruben Carbonell's work in multiphase reactor design, high-pressure thin-film coating and novel bioseparation processes has earned him membership in the prestigious National Academy of Engineering. 

Feb 6, 2014

Borlaug Nominations Due March 7

Award nominations are being accepted through March 7 for the Norman E. Borlaug Excellence in Service to Society and the Environment Award.