September 2014

Sep 23, 2014

Zelnaks Donate $4 Million to NC State Poole College of Management

Steve and Judy Zelnak invest in NC State with a $4 million endowment to support the Poole College of Management. 

Sep 23, 2014

Fast Facts About Cutting Boards and Food Safety in Your Kitchen

Anything that touches your food can be a source of contamination and foodborne illness – including cutting boards. Learn what you can do to limit the risk of foodborne illness. 

Sep 22, 2014

Powerful Philanthropy: $4M Gift From Zelnaks Helps PCOM Think and Do

With a $4 million gift, a Raleigh couple is putting the Poole College of Management at NC State on the fast track. Steve and Judy Zelnak made the donation to endow the Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Dean’s Chair in the college of management. 

Sep 22, 2014

Donor Giving Boosts Endowment to Record Level

NC State supporters pull out the stops to prove the power of philanthropy, fueling a dramatic rise in the university's endowment. 

Sep 22, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Sasha Ishmael

Sasha Ishmael explains how a childhood fear led to her research on superconductors. 

Sep 19, 2014

Solomon Stepping Down

Dan Solomon has announced that he is stepping down as dean of the College of Sciences, effective July 1, 2015. 

Sep 19, 2014

New Hadrosaur Noses into Spotlight

NC State researcher makes important dinosaur find while nosing around in storage. 

Sep 18, 2014

NC State Leads in Promoting Diversity

The nation's largest higher-ed diversity magazine has honored NC State for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

Sep 17, 2014

Chancellor’s Fall Forum Oct. 1

Mark your calendars for the chancellor's annual fall forum in the Talley Student Union. 

Sep 17, 2014

‘Building Doctors’ Deliver Energy Savings

Facilities experts optimize the HVAC systems in buildings across campus, improving efficiency and saving more than half a million dollars — so far — in energy costs. 

Sep 17, 2014

Be Brave and Get Your Flu Shot

It's time for faculty and staff to make their flu shot appointments. Get the details and some helpful links. 

Sep 17, 2014

Weekend Maintenance to Impact IT Systems

NC State's primary data centers may be unavailable for extended periods this weekend due to system maintenance. 

Sep 16, 2014

Deadline Is Near to Vote Nov. 4

To vote in the Nov. 4 general election in North Carolina you must be registered by Oct. 10. 

Sep 16, 2014

NC State Receives Grant to Improve African Sweet Potatoes

NC State receives $12.4 million grant to improve sweet potatoes grown in sub-Saharan Africa. The project could help alleviate hunger in the region. 

Sep 15, 2014

Researchers Control Surface Tension to Manipulate Liquid Metals

Researchers have developed a technique for controlling the surface tension of liquid metals, opening the door to a new generation of reconfigurable electronic circuits, antennas and other technologies.