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August 2018

Aug 17, 2018

NC State Is the School of Choice for North Carolina Students

The largest and most academically successful first-year class in history comes home to NC State. 

Students walk through Talley Student Union

Aug 16, 2018

Wolfpack Welcome Week 2018

NC State is welcoming first-year and transfer students to campus August 17-25 with a full slate of Wolfpack Welcome Week events. 

Transportation employee directs a dad on where to park after unloading during move-in.

Aug 16, 2018

Move-In Impacts Traffic, Parking

Heads up. Traffic and parking may be a challenge around campus as students arrive for the fall semester. 

Photo of researcher in the lab.

Aug 15, 2018

In the Wild and the Lab, Female Mosquitoes Get Choosy Quickly to Offset Invasions

Female mosquitoes show rapid genetic changes when threatened by invading cousin mosquitoes. 

The Belltower at NC State.

Aug 15, 2018

Top Value in North Carolina — Again

NC State claims the distinction of offering North Carolina college students the best value for their money for the second straight year. The annual list by Money magazine ranks schools based on quality, affordability and alumni success. 

Aug 15, 2018

Out of the Lab and Into the World

From nanomaterials that mimic our own platelets to a promising baby-formula prebiotic and a possible canine cancer vaccine, the recipients of this year's Chancellor's Innovation Fund are prepping groundbreaking research for the open market. Meet this year's awardees and see how their discoveries could change your life. 

Aug 14, 2018

Register for DELTA Fall Workshops

Interested in integrating technology into your in-person or online class? Sign up for a DELTA workshop and start using technology in your classroom today. 

Aug 8, 2018

Hoon Named Interim Vice Chancellor and General Counsel

An attorney with extensive experience in higher education will lead NC State's legal team while a campus committee conducts a nationwide search to fill the position of vice chancellor and general counsel. 

Aug 6, 2018

New System Allows Rapid Response to Heart Attacks, Limits Cardiac Damage

A new drug-delivery system allows rapid response to heart attacks without surgical intervention. 

Fisherman tries his luck along the surf at Carolina Beach's Freeman Park.

Aug 2, 2018

Ensuring Cleaner Air and Water

NC State researchers are partnering with communities, agencies and local residents on a wide range of projects to improve air and water quality. 

Aug 2, 2018

7 Strategies for Preventing Summer Learning Loss

NC State College of Education faculty recommend seven ways to keep children’s minds and bodies active during school breaks. The easy-to-implement strategies help students continue to develop and retain science, math and reading knowledge gained in the classroom. 

Aug 2, 2018

Precision Agriculture Taking Flight

Unmanned aerial vehicles, plant sensors and other precision agriculture technologies are being used for everything from assessing crop damage to nutrient application in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. 

Aug 2, 2018

Exploring Public History in Prague

With the city of Prague as their classroom, a group of NC State students experienced the power of public history. During a two-week summer course in the Czech Republic, six students visited medieval monuments, a concentration camp and nearly a dozen other sites in and around the capital city. 

Aug 2, 2018

Philanthropy Helping Shelton Center Expand Reach

Private philanthropy, including a recent gift from Gen. H. Hugh Shelton in honor of his wife, strengthens the impact of the Shelton Leadership Center. 

Picture of NC State's gateway.

Aug 1, 2018

Emergency Drill Scheduled for Wednesday

NC State will facilitate an emergency-response training exercise next Wednesday with local, county, state and federal responders near the Worsley Administrative Services Complex.