Summer 2026, Summarized
If you’ve been away from campus or turned off your notifications since May, here’s a quick recap of NC State news you might have missed.
It’s been a busy summer at NC State, filled with celebrations, concerts, outreach programs and big sporting events that had us glued to the edge of our seats and chanting “let’s go Canes!”
As we prepare to welcome students back and start the fall semester, here’s a quick rundown of some of the important, notable or just plain interesting events that took place on campus this summer.
We Packed Carter-Finley for Concerts
Federal Funding and Partnerships Strengthened Important Research
- NSF Support Bolsters Textile Innovation, NC State Research
- NC State Leads National Effort To Accelerate Chemistry Materials Research
- NC State Engineering and Red Hat Partner on AI Governance and Safety
- NC State to Lead Three Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects
We Got Social, and Got Outside, on Centennial Campus
Faculty and Staff Were Recognized for Exemplary Work
- Professor Richard Kim Wins UNC System’s Highest Faculty Honor
- Staff Members Receive 2026 Awards for Excellence
- Four Faculty Members Win 2026 Outstanding Research Award
Our Researchers Fought Environmental Threats
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