September 2015

Sep 13, 2015

NC State Earns High Marks on College Scorecard

The federal government’s new College Scorecard shows that the vast majority of NC State alumni earn well above the national average after moving into the workforce. Plus, the university offers a high graduation rate and low cost, the database finds. 

Sep 11, 2015

Design Dean to Retire at End of Semester

Marvin Malecha, a nationally respected architect whose passion for excellence and innovation has shaped the College of Design for two decades, is retiring in December. 

Sep 10, 2015

Student Raises Funds for Robotic Arm

Despite a neuromuscular disease, English major Kevin Schaefer has developed a strong voice in the English department and in campus student media circles. He's raising funds for a tool that would give him new capabilities. 

Sep 10, 2015

Arts NC State Returning to Stewart

After a two-year absence during the renovation of the Talley Student Union, Arts NC State has returned to Stewart Theatre. A new season kicks off Sept. 17-18 with the aerial dance troupe Bandaloop. 

Sep 10, 2015

Parents and Families Weekend

NC State welcomes the parents and families of students this weekend with a three-day schedule of events all over campus, including Saturday's football game against Eastern Kentucky. 

Sep 10, 2015

NC State Appreciates You

All NC State employees are invited to the 2015 Staff and Faculty Appreciation Day activities at the Talley Student Union. There'll be free food and other prizes, as the university acknowledges the daily contributions everyone makes. 

Sep 9, 2015

Spheroid Stem Cell Production Sows Hope for IPF Treatment

Researchers have found a rapid, simple way to harvest and grow a patient's own lung stem cells, for possible use in disease treatment. 

Sep 9, 2015

From the Lab Bench to the Beer Glass

A team of NC State scientists is using wild yeasts to brew new beers -- and the results are both surprising and delicious. 

Sep 9, 2015

Guiding Ideas from the Research Lab to the Business World

NC State is offering financial support to five research teams to help them develop research findings into viable business opportunities. The teams are focused on fields ranging from human health to the business of brewing beer. 

Sep 9, 2015

NC State Scores Big Jump in National Rankings

There is just no stopping NC State. The university earns high marks in the 2015 Best Colleges rankings, moving up six spots among national universities and placing among the best values in higher education. 

Sep 8, 2015

NC State to Host Talley Student Union Dedication, Open House

NC State dedicates the renovated Talley Student Union. 

Sep 8, 2015

A New Campus Hub: Talley Student Union

The Sept. 9 dedication of Talley Student Union completes a years-long renovation and rebuilding effort. That project united many student organizations in a beautiful space that encourages the people inside to exchange ideas and create our unique campus culture. 

Sep 3, 2015

Warren Is UPCEA President-Elect

NC State’s vice provost for continuing education is slated to lead the nation’s top organization in support of professional, continuing and online education. 

Sep 3, 2015

Award Nominations Sought

Nominations are now open for the O. Max Gardner Award, the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal of Excellence and the Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. 

Sep 3, 2015

Talley Dedication Set for Wednesday

After six years of construction dust, relocating offices around campus and other inconveniences, the new Talley Student Union is complete. Chancellor Randy Woodson will officially dedicate the $120 million building on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.