2018

Apr 16, 2018

NC State Researchers Predict Active 2018 Hurricane Season for East Coast

Researchers predict active 2018 hurricane season 

Apr 16, 2018

Finding GenX

While searching for sources of bromide in the Cape Fear River watershed nearly five years ago, NC State environmental engineer Detlef Knappe and his team found more than they were looking for: high concentrations of a number of unexpected industrial chemicals in drinking water, including one — GenX — that has entered the popular vernacular in North Carolina. 

Apr 16, 2018

How Memes Use Humor to Discredit African-American English

A recent study finds video memes can use humor to contribute to – and reinforce – negative views of black culture. 

Apr 13, 2018

NC State’s Ashley Lawson Receives Truman Scholarship

Empowering rural students is the goal of NC State's newest Truman Scholar, Ashley Lawson. 

Apr 12, 2018

Who Was Eliza Riddick?

During the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, hundreds of students and staff were afflicted and more than a dozen died. Among them was Eliza Riddick, a volunteer nurse who served in the campus infirmary. 

Apr 12, 2018

Using Virtual Reality to Plot Urban Green Spaces

Research with VR goggles gives landscape designers fresh insight on how green landscapes refresh city residents. 

Apr 12, 2018

Earn a Well Wolfpack Certification

Go for the gold. Fill out the Well Wolfpack form and earn a wellness certification for your college, unit or department. It’s all part of the effort to foster a culture of health and well-being at NC State. 

Apr 12, 2018

A Century of Remembrance

As the United States celebrates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, NC State remembers its commitment and contributions to the war, when the school was turned into a military training school and nearly 1,900 students and staff volunteered or were drafted into military service. 

Apr 11, 2018

Service Raleigh Day Rooted in Years of Tradition

Service Raleigh was started by a handful of NC State students. Twenty-one years later, it's among the Triangle's largest volunteer initiatives. 

Apr 10, 2018

How Mediation Training Could Promote Student Resilience, Well-Being

Universities are searching for ways to help their students. Mediating training may be part of the answer. 

Apr 10, 2018

Researchers Propose a Blockchain Data Network to Boost Manufacturing

Researchers are proposing the creation of a public, open-source network that uses blockchains to share verifiable manufacturing data. 

Apr 6, 2018

NC State’s Madison Maloney Receives Goldwater Scholarship

Madison Maloney, a junior majoring in aerospace engineering, receives a 2018 Goldwater Scholarship. 

Apr 5, 2018

Concert Marks 50th Anniversary of MLK’s Death

The Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra, a program of NC State’s Department of Music, will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by performing an evening of music by African-American composers in Stewart Theatre. The concert will include the world premiere of Sinfonietta of Dreams, a piece specially commissioned for this event. 

Apr 4, 2018

Attend Outreach and Engagement Awards

Support your colleagues involved in outstanding outreach and engagement work by attending the annual awards ceremony sponsored by the Office of Outreach and Engagement. The event is April 11. 

Apr 3, 2018

Students Showcase Startup Ideas at Lulu eGames

Student entrepreneurs take the stage at the annual Lulu eGames Thursday to present a range of innovative products and plans to potential investors.