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Setting a High Bar

2019

Alumni Gateway near sunset.

May 20, 2019

Goodnight Scholars Program Announces Transfer Class of 2022

Twenty transfer students will join the Goodnight Scholars Program. 
Gary Cartwright and Carl Hollifield holding Howling Cow ice cream pints.

May 20, 2019

Howling Cow Ice Cream Available in More Harris Teeter Stores

NC State's tasty ice cream treat is now available in more locations across the state. 
two soldiers look at a computer screen

May 17, 2019

Human Capital Benefits of Military Boost Economy by Billions

U.S. government spending on military personnel has a positive impact on the nation’s human capital. In 2019 alone, the economic impact of that human capital investment is estimated at $89.8 billion. 
Neil Baugh leaning over his lab bench, smiling at the camera.

May 16, 2019

Proving Ground

Undergraduate researcher Neil Baugh has immersed himself in some of the coolest research in higher education, from soft robotics to nanomaterials. Thanks to a Goldwater Scholarship, he has plenty more to think and do. 
group of people standing together

May 16, 2019

Fighting Infectious Disease: CVM Partners With Senegal Research Institute

Partnership aims to advance infectious disease research in West Africa. 
The Belltower at NC State.

May 15, 2019

NC State Nabs International Scholarships

From China to the Czech Republic, 16 NC State students (and one graduate) are conducting projects all over the world as recipients of international scholarships and fellowships. 
NC State Transportation Officer Matt Heater in his vehicle

May 15, 2019

Meet Matt Heater

One of 10 transportation officers at NC State, Heater helps monitor nearly 20,000 parking spaces on campus. 
Photo of factory floor.

May 15, 2019

NC State Professor Can Discuss Tariff Effects on Supply Chains

How do tariffs impact business supply chains? NC State expert Rob Handfield has some answers. 
wiring and numbers in the shape of a brain

May 15, 2019

Framework Improves ‘Continual Learning’ for Artificial Intelligence

Researchers have developed a new framework for deep neural networks that allows artificial intelligence (AI) systems to better learn new tasks while “forgetting” less of what it has learned regarding previous tasks. 
A northern bobwhite quail in the grass

May 9, 2019

How Sea Level Rise Affects Birds in Coastal Forests

Saltwater intrusion changes coastal vegetation that provides bird habitat. To find out what it means for birds, researchers went to North Carolina's Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula, compared to the Everglades and Serengeti for its biodiversity. 
Painting of a face

May 9, 2019

Unlocking the Mind

NC State faculty are studying human behavior to gain new insights on topics from terrorism to mental illness. 
Anton Ipsen in the pool with his fist raised in a victory salute.

May 8, 2019

Victory Lap

Swimming champ Anton Ipsen takes a break from the pool to pick up his industrial engineering degree Saturday. Then it's back to work preparing for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and graduate studies at MIT. 
A graduating student takes a cell phone picture during commencement.

May 8, 2019

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 11

It's tassel-turning time for 6,125 NC State graduates. 
colorful schematic of connections in the brain

May 8, 2019

The Ethics and Challenges Surrounding Neuroenhancement

New work explores the ethics of neuroenhancement, and calls for legal and regulatory oversight of the emerging technologies. 
Gymnast Maggie Tamburro raises her arms after completing a dismount at a gymnastics competition

May 7, 2019

Setting a High Bar

May 2019 graduate Maggie Tamburro has balanced gymnastics with academic success and is vaulting into a bright future.