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2020

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Mar 25, 2020

To Stay Positive, Live in the Moment – But Plan Ahead

People who balance living in the moment with planning for the future are best able to cope with stress. 

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Mar 24, 2020

Combating Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19

In challenging times, there are still ways we can reduce stress and anxiety. 

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Mar 24, 2020

Tips for Setting Up Your Home Workspace

Psychology professor Doug Gillan shares ideas for staying focused and productive when working remotely. 

Mar 21, 2020

Langston Hughes – Domestic Pariah, International Superstar

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Jason Miller, a professor of English at NC State. The post first appeared on The Conversation. This is part of our annual series that celebrates World Poetry Day. A leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance, the inspiration behind Lorraine Hansberry’s play “A Raisin in the Sun” and an uncompromising voice for social… 

Dr. Myron Floyd, dean of the NC State College of Natural Resources

Mar 20, 2020

NC State Names New Dean of College of Natural Resources

Myron Floyd, an expert on the human dimensions of natural resources, has been named dean of NC State’s College of Natural Resources. His appointment becomes effective April 1. 

Aerial view of the Brickyard and the block S in the bricks.

Mar 19, 2020

In Memoriam: Landscape Architect Dick Bell

Landscape architect Richard C. Bell designed some of North Carolina’s iconic spaces, but none meant more to him than his alma mater’s University Plaza, more commonly known as the Brickyard. 

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Mar 19, 2020

Pool Fire Testing Moves Composite Metal Foams Closer to Widespread Applications

Study finds composite metal foams can handle the heat. A lot of heat. 

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Mar 19, 2020

A History of NC State in Pandemics

Today's novel coronavirus is creating unprecedented challenges for faculty, staff and students. But there's nothing new about NC State's resilience in the face of public health threats. 

Lisa Johnson stands in Talley Student Union.

Mar 19, 2020

Modern Trailblazers Shaping NC State

For Women's History Month, we talked to three women shaping NC State's future. 

COVID-19 Experts

Mar 18, 2020

NC State Experts on COVID-19

Experts from across our university are available to speak with media about the wide-ranging effects of COVID-19 on our world. 

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Mar 17, 2020

The University of New Mexico Becomes IBM Q Hub’s First University Member

Joining as our hub's third member, the University of New Mexico will explore leading-edge research and educational opportunities in quantum. 

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Mar 16, 2020

NC State Makes Strong Showing on ‘Power 100’ List

Chancellor Randy Woodson and a number of NC State alumni land spots on Business North Carolina’s “Power 100” list, which highlights the state's most influential business leaders. 

Group of Watauga Medal winners giving Wolfpack sign at dinner event.

Mar 12, 2020

Meet the 2020 Watauga Medal Winners

Three alumni receive NC State's highest nonacademic honor for their decades of service to the university. 

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Mar 11, 2020

Keeping Cats Indoors Could Blunt Adverse Effects to Wildlife

Domestic cats have large, detrimental impacts on local wildlife, according to a new study. 

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Mar 10, 2020

Study Shows CRISPR Effectiveness Against Colitis Pathogen

Researchers use the CRISPR-Cas3 system to strike formidable foe.