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August 2014

Students in front of 1911 building.

Aug 15, 2014

NC State Prepares for Academic Year

NC State begins fall semester, ushering in a new Wolfpack freshman class and a new academic year. 

Aug 14, 2014

Cooperative Extension Reorganizing

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service has announced a strategic plan for restructuring the century-old organization. 

Aug 14, 2014

Woodard, Lamm Honored for Diversity

Two visionary NC State leaders are honored for their work to build a strong, inclusive community. 

Belltower.

Aug 14, 2014

New N.C. Budget Boosts Salaries

For only the second time in seven years, university employees will see a bump in their take-home pay. 

Aug 14, 2014

Long-Awaited Indoor Practice Facility Dedicated

NC State officially kicks off construction of a new indoor practice facility to benefit the Wolfpack's athletics programs. 

Aug 13, 2014

Suggest New Research Equipment

A new Web-based system enables faculty to recommend the purchase of research equipment for shared facilities. 

Aug 13, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Montse Fuentes

Editor’s note: This post was written by Montse Fuentes, Department Head and Professor of Statistics at NC State. The post is an entry in an ongoing series that we hope will highlight the diversity of researchers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The series is inspired by the This Is What A Scientist Looks Like site.… 

Aug 12, 2014

Crafts Center Pottery Sale Aug. 19

Get an early start on your holiday shopping at the Crafts Center pottery sale and open house. All items range from $1 to $5. 

The court of North Carolina.

Aug 12, 2014

Africa Travelers: Monitor Health

Student Health Services has recommendations for students, faculty and staff returning to campus after visiting West Africa. 

Aug 12, 2014

Origami Honors Extinct Species

Join the College of Natural Resources at two events marking the extinction of the passenger pigeon 100 years ago. 

Aug 12, 2014

Researchers Roll Out Free Software to Advance Computer Chip Design

Engineering researchers have developed new software, called FreePDK15, to facilitate chip design – and are making it freely available in order to foster new research focused on pushing the frontiers of computer technology. “State-of-the-art transistors are now 15 nanometers (nm) long, and you can fit a billion of those transistors on a single chip,” says… 

Aug 11, 2014

SAS Signs Research Partnership

SAS and NC State ink an agreement that will boost research and enhance opportunities for students in big data. 

Students moving in at NC State.

Aug 8, 2014

Tips to Navigate Campus During Move-In

Ready or not, here they come. Follow these helpful instructions to avoid congested areas during student move-in. 

Aug 8, 2014

Alum a Finalist for ‘Top Vet’

Page Wages could become "America's Top Vet" in recognition of her service and compassion. Learn how you can vote for the NC State graduate. 

Windows reflect Nelson Hall.

Aug 8, 2014

Green Efforts Merit Top Award

The hardworking facilities team leads NC State to a national award for integrating sustainable policies and green practices across campus.