2016

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. 

Apr 7, 2016

Scearce Scores Macbeth Ballet

College of Design professor J. Mark Scearse has composed the score for The Carolina Ballet's performance of Macbeth, which will run from April 14-17 at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium and from April 30-May 1 at the Durham Performing Arts Center. 

Apr 7, 2016

NC State Unplugged: Hear Acclaimed African Artists

Experience the rich traditions of African voice and song at a concert featuring South African superstar Vusi Mahlasela and Mali’s biggest pop star, Habib Koité. The concert is part of the 2016 Acoustic Africa tour. 

Apr 6, 2016

Mind the Parking Notices

The third-annual Rock-N-Roll Raleigh marathon and half marathon will return to NC State's campus on Sunday. Find out where to go and not go to avoid race traffic. 

Apr 6, 2016

Dining No. 31 on National List

NC State's University Dining landed the No. 31 spot on College Rank's Top 50 overall dining experiences, thanks in part to its commitment to sustainability through waste reduction, special events at the dining halls and nutrition program initiatives. 

Apr 6, 2016

Talley’s Design Wins Award

The Association of College Unions International honored NC State's Talley Student Union with its 2016 Facility Design Award. 

Apr 5, 2016

Metal Foam Obliterates Bullets – and That’s Just the Beginning

Composite metal foams are tough enough to turn an armor-piercing bullet into dust on impact. But armor is just the beginning of its potential uses. 

Apr 4, 2016

A Leader in Licensing Research

As a land-grant university, NC State focuses on sharing its work. That focus has always served North Carolina, and it’s having a broader impact, too. The Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) recently ranked NC State a national leader in licensing and optioning research to the private sector.