Study Underscores Complexity of Geopolitics in the Age of the Aztec Empire

Mar 25, 2015

Study Underscores Complexity of Geopolitics in the Age of the Aztec Empire

New archaeological research highlights the complexity of geopolitics in Aztec-era Mesoamerica and illustrates how the relationships among ancient states extended beyond warfare and diplomacy to issues concerning trade and the flow of goods.

Mar 24, 2015

Sweet: Pack Men’s Hoops Still Going

Make what you will of history, but the NC State men's basketball team will continue its NCAA Championship quest on Friday against Louisville in Syracuse, New York.

Mar 23, 2015

#Statement Games

The NC State men's basketball team topped Louisiana State University and toppled top-seed Villanova in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Next, they'll face a rematch with Louisville in the Sweet 16. See how the games (and the celebrations) unfolded on social media.

Mar 20, 2015

Shrinking Habitats Have Adverse Effects on World Ecosystems

A surprising and sobering study shows the degrading effects of habitat fragmentation.

Mar 19, 2015

Researchers Use Liquid Shearing Method to Create Nanofiber ‘Gusher’

NC State researchers figure out the secret behind making "nanofiber gushers."

Mar 18, 2015

NIU’s Holly Accepts Top Arts Post

A longtime arts administrator and professor of percussion at Northern Illinois University takes the helm at ARTS NC STATE in July.

Mar 18, 2015

An Improved Method for Coating Gold Nanorods

Researchers have fine-tuned a technique for coating gold nanorods with silica shells, allowing engineers to create large quantities of the nanorods and giving them more control over the thickness of the shell. Gold nanorods are being investigated for use in a wide variety of biomedical applications.

Mar 18, 2015

Wrestler Gwiazdowski Looks to Repeat

NC State junior heavyweight Nick Gwiazdowski looks to become the first wrestler in school history to win multiple national titles. He and four NC State teammates begin competition in the NCAA Wrestling Championships on Thursday in St. Louis.

Mar 18, 2015

USDA Chief Wants Calmer Dialogue on Genetic Engineering

The Hunt Library serves as neutral ground in the debate over genetically engineered crops as the university hosts Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and stakeholders from across the industry.

Mar 18, 2015

Reynolds’ Doors Closing for 16 Months

Billy Ray Dunn has worked in Reynolds Coliseum for almost 55 years and has seen a little bit of everything that has happened in the state's most used multipurpose facility.

Mar 18, 2015

Crocodile Ancestor Was Top Predator Before Dinosaurs Roamed North America

Carnufex carolinensis, or the “Carolina Butcher,” was a 9-foot long, land-dwelling crocodylomorph that stalked North Carolina before dinosaurs arrived on the continent.

Mar 17, 2015

Hunt Library Hosts UGPN Conference

Researchers, academics, administrators and staff from the University of Surrey, the University of Sao Paulo and NC State will gather next week at the Hunt Library for a University of Global Partnership Network conference.

Mar 17, 2015

‘Spare Parts’ Inspiration Visits Campus

Science teacher Fredi Lajvardi is the inaugural guest in the Goodnight Scholars Program speaker series. He will tell his inspirational story that spawned a documentary and a new major motion picture called "Spare Parts" at the Talley Student Union on Wednesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Mar 17, 2015

Blaise Named Title IX Coordinator

Jordyne Blaise has been named NC State's lead deputy Title IX coordinator and assistant equal opportunity officer.

Mar 17, 2015

NC State Endowment Fund Announces New Hofmann Forest Plan

NC State Endowment Fund announces the long-term strategy for Hofmann Forest.

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