2016

Jun 16, 2016

Zelnak Wins Godwin Award

On June 2, Steve Zelnak received the 2016 Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award from the NC State Foundation in recognition of his impact at NC State. 

Jun 16, 2016

Moore Receives Raleigh Medal of Arts

NC State Live director Sharon Moore is one of six winners of the 2016 Raleigh Medal of Arts, the city's highest arts honor. 

Jun 16, 2016

Watch Harrelson’s Death Spiral

For those of you who get a morbid thrill out of watching the final days of Harrelson Hall—who doesn't?—pull up the live webcam of the piece-by-piece demolition of the first circular building ever built on a college campus. 

Jun 16, 2016

Volunteer to Be Wellness Champion

Want to help your colleagues be more dedicated to a healthy work environment? Volunteer to be a Wellness Champion in the Well Wolfpack program. Applications are open until July 1. 

Jun 15, 2016

Bioactive Film Improves How Implants Bond With Bone in Animal Study

NC State researchers have developed a technique for coating polymer implants with a bioactive film that significantly increases bonding between the implant and surrounding bone in an animal model. 

Jun 14, 2016

Gridders Get a Grypper

Former NC State football players Jamelle Eugene and DaJuan Morgan sought help from the College of Textiles senior design program to enhance their revolutionary product, Gryppers. They hope soon to see them on the market and on the fingers of athletes in multiple sports. 

Jun 13, 2016

What Is CRISPR? And How Can It Be Used to Turn Genes ‘Off’?

CRISPR systems have been a hot research topic since they were shown to have utility as genetic engineering tools in 2012. And they’re often explained in a way that most folks can understand. But those explanations often overlook key details. 

Jun 13, 2016

Counseling Available in Wake of Orlando Shooting

Students troubled by Sunday’s mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida are encouraged to take advantage of services offered through NC State’s Counseling Center. Read Chancellor Woodson's response to the tragedy. 

Jun 13, 2016

NC State Engineers to Help Further Civilian Nuclear Energy in Vietnam

NC State University to help train Vietnamese engineers on civilian nuclear energy. 

Jun 9, 2016

From Campus Life to Mountain Time

Since they arrived on campus in the fall of 1992, Tim and Deb Luckadoo have worked tirelessly to create a welcoming environment for students. They reflect on four decades in higher education as they begin the next phase of their lives: retirement. 

Jun 9, 2016

Violence Prevention Resources Available

NC State offers many resources to help faculty and staff deal with potentially violent behavior on campus. 

Jun 9, 2016

NCSU Libraries Honored in White House Ceremony

NCSU Libraries Susan Nutter and Marsha Gordon accept the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from First Lady Michelle Obama in a White House ceremony. 

Jun 8, 2016

Vietnamese Nuclear Officials Check Out PULSTAR

Tran Chi Thanh, president of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, toured NC State’s PULSTAR nuclear reactor on May 26 with Ayman Hawari and Nam Dinh, professors in the university’s Department of Nuclear Engineering. Hawari is also director of NC State’s Nuclear Reactor Program. 

Jun 8, 2016

Living High on the Hog at Barbecue Camp

Twenty-five lucky future pitmasters were among the inaugural participants at the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences two-day Barbecue Camp, where they learned the science of low and slow. 

Jun 8, 2016

Keeping Up With the Fast-Moving Science of Gene Drives

NC State's Jason Delborne, an expert in science and technology policy and public engagement, answers questions about the emerging science of gene drives. Delborne helped develop a National Academies report on gene drives and unveil it in Washington, D.C.