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2018

Nov 12, 2018

Measuring the Role of Social Networks in Entrepreneurship

NC State aims to measure how social networks influence innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Walt Wolfram

Nov 9, 2018

NC State’s Walt Wolfram Receives UNC System’s Holshouser Award

For his work toward "improving the quality of life for all North Carolinians," William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor Walt Wolfram has been honored with the 2018 Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service. 

A person painting calligraphy on a Chinese lantern

Nov 8, 2018

NC State Will Restructure Asia Programming in 2019

While NC State will no longer offer academic and cultural programs through the Confucius Institute after June 2019, Chinese language and culture programs will continue to play a significant role in NC State's efforts to create a more comprehensive Asia strategy. 

Hands holding American and French flags on Veterans Day

Nov 8, 2018

Veterans Day Run Takes Place Nov. 12

One day after the worldwide remembrance of the end of World War I, NC State’s ROTC units will hold their annual two-mile run around campus in honor of Veterans Day. 

Students holding up t-shirts

Nov 7, 2018

Reflections and Reactions: Wilson College of Textiles Makes History

A historic gift. A grateful and excited university community. Wilson College of Textiles students, faculty and staff share their feelings in the days following a landmark announcement. 

The Belltower at NC State.

Nov 7, 2018

Researchers.One – A New Model for Open Access Publishing and Peer Review

Researchers develop genuinely open-access peer review publication platform they believe will promote academic freedom, broaden dissemination and even help improve the quality of scientific research. 

Person wearing a VR headset

Nov 6, 2018

A New Reality for Online Education

Online instruction at NC State is taking on a whole new meaning, thanks to emerging virtual reality technologies and the innovative folks at DELTA who adapt them for faculty and staff to use. 

NC State research gateway

Nov 5, 2018

Researchers Identify Promising Proteins for Diagnostic, Prognostic Use in ALS

Researchers have identified proteins that may be useful in both earlier diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and in more accurate disease prognosis. 

Photo of five members of the Wilson family.

Nov 2, 2018

Transformative Gift to NC State Names the Wilson College of Textiles

A $28 million gift from Fred Wilson and family names the College of Textiles. 

Photo credit: IIP Photo Archive.

Nov 1, 2018

Building Better Predictions From Polls

Inaccurate 2016 election predictions weren’t due to shy voters or flawed surveys, but to excessive averaging over multiple polls. An NC State statistician proposes a better model. 

Photo credit: IIP Photo Archive.

Oct 31, 2018

Political Science Experts Offer Insights on National, NC Elections

Experts from North Carolina State University can offer insight into this year’s elections, as well as what outcomes may mean for policy issues both nationally and in North Carolina. 

Oct 30, 2018

Cates Avenue Closed Part of Thursday

Cates Avenue will be closed from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday from Dan Allen Drive to just in front of Carmichael Gym for the dedication of Holmes Hall. Friday's Homecoming Parade will close much of Hillsborough Street from 5:30 p.m until 7 p.m. 

White horse jumping a hurdle in competition

Oct 30, 2018

A ‘Bucket List’ Experience for CVM Faculty, Students

For NC State College of Veterinary Medicine students and faculty, volunteering at the World Equestrian Games was an unprecedented opportunity to provide large-animal care and oversight at the largest sporting event to be held in the U.S. this year. 

NC State coffee mug sits on top of a stack of NC State Alumni Association magazines.

Oct 29, 2018

Kindred: NC State Red and White Week 2018

You know the symbols. You feel the bond in your heart — the strength, the courage, the will to never give up. We’re kindred spirits. We’re the Wolfpack — and it’s time for us to come home. Join us for Red and White Week as we celebrate homecoming. Show us your Wolfpack spirit with #NCStateRedWhite… 

Photo of a tennis ball being struck by a tennis racket.

Oct 26, 2018

NC State Plays Role in Development of New Sport Impact Tool

NC State contributes research on physical activity to Healthy Sport Index.