2015

Jan 15, 2015

5 Questions on Langston Hughes – MLK Link

English professor Jason Miller takes on five questions about his new book, Origins of the Dream, which makes a tangible link between the poetry of Langston Hughes and the prose of Martin Luther King Jr. 

Jan 15, 2015

OIT Can Teach You a Thing or Two

Yes, you can master all those handy Google applications, even if you're not a millennial. Just sign up for a training class through the Office of Information Technology. 

Jan 14, 2015

The Swingles in Concert Feb. 17

Center Stage welcomes an international a cappella phenomenon to campus in February. Don't miss the versatile voices of the Swingles. 

Jan 14, 2015

Gu Joins A-List Team Tapped to Stop Diabetes

The American Diabetes Association is funding some of America's top researchers, including NC State's Zhen Gu, to accelerate the development of new and innovative treatments for diabetes. 

Jan 14, 2015

Get Ready to Rock-N-Roll (and Run)

If you enjoy music and running, the April 12 Rock-N-Roll marathon is headed your way. The course twists around campus and features performing artists on each mile of the race. 

Jan 14, 2015

New Material, Technique Efficiently Produce Hydrogen, Syngas Fuel Feedstock

Researchers have developed a technique that uses a new catalyst to convert methane and water into hydrogen and a fuel feedstock called syngas with the assistance of solar power. 

Jan 14, 2015

Service Award Winners Honored

Employees who reached five-year service milestones in 2013 and 2014 will be honored at an appreciation breakfast on Friday, Jan. 23, at the McKimmon Center. Those with 15, 20, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years will be honored on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Talley Student Union. 

Jan 14, 2015

Medlin Named Director of Goodnight Scholars

Allison Medlin has been chosen to lead the Goodnight Scholars Program, which annually provides financial support to 200 students from middle-income families in North Carolina in STEM and STEM-education fields. 

Jan 14, 2015

Holiday Energy Effort Reaps Mega Savings

Over the last 10 years, NC State has saved $2.76 million in energy costs with its conservation efforts during the university's holiday break, including a savings of $274,987 during the most recent shutdown. 

Jan 13, 2015

Adverse Weather Alert for Wednesday

NC State classes that are scheduled to start before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, are cancelled due to adverse weather. 

Jan 13, 2015

Grants Open Door to Outdoor Play and Learning

An innovative program in the College of Design is working with Blue Cross and Blue Shield to help North Carolina childcare centers enhance their outdoor learning environments to combat childhood obesity. 

Jan 13, 2015

Researchers Develop Novel Multiferroic Materials and Devices Integrated With Silicon Chips

Researchers have made two advances in multiferroic materials, including integrating them on a silicon chip, which will allow the development of new electronic memory devices. The researchers have already created prototypes of the devices and are in the process of testing them. 

Jan 7, 2015

Campus Projects Pick Up Pace in 2015

Big changes are coming to campus and surrounding areas this year thanks to a number of highly anticipated construction and renovation projects. 

Jan 7, 2015

New Approach May Lead to Inhalable Vaccines for Influenza, Pneumonia

A novel approach to creating inhalable vaccines using nanoparticles shows promise for targeting lung-specific diseases, such as influenza, pneumonia and tuberculosis. 

Jan 7, 2015

Carnegie Lauds NC State for Service

NC State is again recognized for its culture of student service and engagement. See how the university's work improves lives on campus and around the world.