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May 2021

Coastal marshes on Johns Island. Credit: Lindsey Smart.

May 17, 2021

Study Offers Insights for Mapping ‘Coastal Squeeze’ Impacts to Historical, Natural Sites

NC State researchers mapped the impact of the "coastal squeeze" of sea-level rise and development on historical, environmental and cultural sites on Johns Island, South Carolina. 

Karli Moore in front of white and peach colored buildings

May 14, 2021

NC State Alumna Named Knight-Hennessy Scholar

Karli Moore, a 2016 NC State alumna who is currently a doctoral student at Stanford University, is the latest Wolfpack graduate to win the prestigious scholarship. 

Image of 3D hydrogel

May 14, 2021

Researchers Develop 3D-Printed Jelly

The material has potential uses in soft robotics, wound healing and cell scaffolding. 

Victoria Gervasi gives Marissa Martin a piggyback ride at Governors Scott Courtyard on NC State's campus.

May 13, 2021

‘My Lifeline’: Meet #NCState21 Best Friends Marissa and Victoria

In a time of uncertainty, these 2020 grads leaned on one another as they transitioned to grad school. 

Archival photos of alumni Vance Sykes and Frank Thompson set against an image of the Belltower.

May 13, 2021

War and Remembrance

Friendship and sacrifice laid the foundation for NC State's Memorial Tower. Learn the story that inspired the university's iconic Belltower. 

An NC State student in a mask looks at her laptop.

May 13, 2021

Woodson Reflects on Heroes of Pandemic

Chancellor Randy Woodson credits the Wolfpack community for persevering through the sacrifices and challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Michael Evans stands behind the counter of 321 Coffee for a portrait.

May 12, 2021

Coffee and Statistics To Go

The online Master of Statistics program allowed Michael Evans to pursue a degree while working at 321 Coffee. 

Memorial Belltower

May 12, 2021

NC State Announces Inaugural Goodnight Early Career Innovators

A new program recognizes and rewards 24 promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. 

An NC State student displays their cap and gown.

May 12, 2021

NC State To Hold Commencement Ceremonies May 14-15

NC State will hold two in-person commencement ceremonies at Carter-Finley Stadium on May 14 and May 15. 

Russell Wilson scrambles during a football game.

May 12, 2021

Wilson Returns a Winner

At NC State, Russell Wilson honed the athletic skills and commitment to service that would define his extraordinary life. The NFL superstar returns to Carter-Finley this week to speak at commencement. 

Headshot portrait of Marye Anne Fox.

May 12, 2021

Fox Championed NC State — and Change

A renowned scientist and visionary leader, Marye Anne Fox pushed the university into the 21st century, despite headwinds. She died Sunday at 73. 

diagram of computer chip with small RFID tag embedded in corner

May 12, 2021

Smaller Chips Open Door to New RFID Applications

Researchers have made what is believed to be the smallest state-of-the-art RFID chip. 

Graduates at NC State's 1987 commencement

May 11, 2021

A Look Back at Carter-Finley Commencement Ceremonies

As the class of 2021 prepares to turn their tassels at NC State's storied stadium, we revisit the university's first commencement ceremony there. 

Jean Ferman and Gabriel Montague talk on a bench outside of Hunt Library.

May 11, 2021

‘That’s What Virgos Do’: Meet #NCState21 Best Friends Jean and Gabriel

As part of our graduation video series, meet two grads whose friendship was written in the stars. 

Twin sisters Iman, left, and Salam pose together at a Wolf Ears sculpture on campus and make wolf hands gestures. 

May 11, 2021

Twin Sisters Nurture Friendship, Individuality

Twin sisters Salam and Iman Ibrahim forged their own paths at NC State, discovering new passions while strengthening their bond.