April 2016

Apr 21, 2016

Spellings Wowed by NC State Visit

New UNC President Margaret Spellings spent Wednesday touring NC State's campus with Chancellor Randy Woodson. While here, she met with students, faculty, staff and industry leaders with ties to Centennial Campus. 

Apr 21, 2016

Schools Partner to Offer Legal Courses

NC State’s Office of Professional Development inks a deal to facilitate legal continuing education courses at Campbell Law School. 

Apr 20, 2016

NC State Star to Disco for Dollars

Mindy Sopher kicks up her heels Saturday to raise money for children with disabilities. With your help, she could be crowned the dancing queen. 

Apr 20, 2016

Art2Wear 2016

Art2Wear, the annual showcase of student fashion from the colleges of design and textiles, returns to the runway for its 15th year on April 22. While the show is a one-night affair, it’s the result of a full academic year of work. The dresses that appear on stage in April follow months of sketching, sewing,… 

Apr 20, 2016

Model Makes Designing New Antennas Orders of Magnitude Faster

Researchers have developed a model that allows antenna designers to identify efficient configurations for antenna designs in minutes, rather than days. The model is designed to expedite development of next generation “multi-input, multi-ouput” antennas, which allow devices to get more use out of the available bandwidth. 

Apr 20, 2016

In Gaming, Player Behavior Reflects Roles – Even When No Roles Are Given

New research from NC State finds that player behavior in narrative role-playing games (RPGs) reflects specific character roles – even if the game tells players nothing about the character’s role. 

Apr 15, 2016

East Coast Should Expect Active Hurricane Season, Researchers Say

2016 may see an active Atlantic hurricane season, according to NC State researchers. 

Apr 14, 2016

Study Argues ‘Winner-Winner’ Behavior May Shape Animal Hierarchies

Researchers have developed a behavioral model that explains the complexity and diversity of social hierarchies in ants, and which scientists believe may help us understand the nature of other animal societies – from primates to dolphins. 

Apr 14, 2016

DELTA Grants Make VR a Reality

NC State faculty are leading the way in using virtual reality to teach everything from landscape architecture to nutrition. Learn how DELTA Grants supports teaching innovation. 

Apr 14, 2016

Cheer Team Wins NCA Championship

NC State's cheerleaders brought home multiple national awards from its trip to the NCA College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Fla., including an overall win in the Small Coed Cheer Division. It is the fifth national cheer championship in school history. A replay of the finals airs nationally on CBS Sports Network May 1 and May 8. 

Apr 13, 2016

Admiral to Give Spring Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will hear inspiring words from a four-star admiral who's achieved many firsts, and meet an anthropologist focused on global health and a museum director with vision. 

Apr 12, 2016

Colloquium Highlights Secrecy, Intelligence

Researchers who study intelligence often face methodological and conceptual challenges associated with the secret nature of the field. And next week, members of the academic and intelligence communities will come together at NC State to discuss how to overcome those barriers. 

Apr 12, 2016

College of Engineering Hosts 2 Events for North Carolina Science Festival

NC State's College of Engineering will open its doors to anyone with an interest in science and engineering during two events with a focus on nanotechnology, soft matter and microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments. 

Apr 11, 2016

Get a Sneak Peek of NC State Startups at Lulu eGames

NC State student and faculty entrepreneurs will showcase their innovative products and new ventures Thursday, April 14, at the annual Lulu eGames startup competition. 

Apr 7, 2016

Spring Football Has Sprung

The annual Kay Yow Spring Football game is slated for 1 p.m. Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium, featuring former Wolfpack legends and future stars.