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NC State Researchers Receive Federal Funding to Decode Key Uterine Function in Early Pregnancy

2026

Football players in red uniforms run onto the field with flags, smoke and a cheering crowd in the stadium.

Sep 21, 2026

Extreme Heat is Reshaping the College Football Experience

NC State professor Jonathan Casper discusses the impact of extreme heat on college football fans and how universities can adapt to keep the game-day experience safe and enjoyable.
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Sep 21, 2026

Plasma Technology Could Help Plant-Based Packaging Replace Plastic

Researchers demonstrate how plasma tech can make plant-based packaging a more attractive option for many applications.
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Sep 21, 2026

Packing to Perfection

New packing models developed based on NC State research optimize spatial usage while including item priority, location and weight distribution.

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Sep 21, 2026

New Tool Helps Responders ID Highest-Risk Areas for Post-Hurricane Rescue Efforts

The tool predicts which neighborhoods should be prioritized for search and rescue operations in the wake of a hurricane.
illustration shows an ice cube sitting on a metallic surface in a hot environment and not melting

Sep 18, 2026

New Material Is an Extreme Thermal Insulator

The new material approaches the theoretical limit of how good a thermal insulator can be.
Two women engaged in a lively conversation, one gesturing animatedly while the other listens attentively.

Sep 18, 2026

From NC State to the Moon: An Aspiring Astronaut Interviews NASA Astronaut Christina Koch

What does it really take to become a NASA astronaut? From building trust in zero gravity and balancing hobbies like rock climbing and surfing, Christina Koch shares advice for aspiring astronauts everywhere.
A brick pathway leads toward a tall clock tower under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds, framed by a brick wall on the left.

Sep 16, 2026

Meg Chester Named Vice Provost for Budget and Business Operations

Meg Chester has been named vice provost for Budget and Business Operations at North Carolina State University, effective September 14.

Holladay Hall on main campus.

Sep 16, 2026

Marissa Langford Named Permanent Provost’s Office Chief of Staff

Marissa Langford has been named permanent chief of staff for the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, effective September 14. NC State Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Jim Pfaendtner made the announcement today. “Marissa has been invaluable in ensuring a smooth transition in Provost’s Office leadership and organization,” said Pfaendtner. “I look forward…
Group photo in front of structure

Sep 16, 2026

The Crossover at The Corner

From a 64th-scale model to a full-scale gathering space in just 11 weeks, NC State College of Design students brought The Crossover to life on Centennial Campus, learning firsthand how design, construction and collaboration come together in the real world.
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Sep 14, 2026

New Study Examines Americans’ Relationship With Science — It’s Complicated

The study found that most Americans are interested in science and value it, but many don’t trust scientists or feel like they belong in the scientific community. Researchers say citizen science could help bridge those gaps.
Two AI-generated images of oak trees, showing a close-up of oak leaves and a full tree standing in a field.

Sep 10, 2026

Study Suggests AI-Generated Images Could Support Conservation, but Real-World Data Remains Essential

New research finds AI-generated images could improve computer models used for species identification and biodiversity monitoring, but cannot replace real-world images.
Four students hold up the wolfie hand gesture with a large crowd gathered behind them inside Reynolds Coliseum during new student convocation.

Sep 10, 2026

Meet the 2026 Incoming Class

Our new students are here and they're already exploring all that NC State has to offer. Get to know seven new members of the Wolfpack and learn what they're tackling first.
A view of the Brickyard from an upper floor in Hill Library.

Sep 10, 2026

Reopening an Improved Brickyard

For the last three years, the Brickyard has been mostly closed during the construction of Woodson Hall. Soon the Hallowed Place in the heart of campus will reopen to all pedestrian traffic after significant renovations and upgrades to what is now one of the most sustainable places on campus.
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Sep 10, 2026

NC State Receives $20 Million Grant to Develop New AI-Enabled Learning Technologies

The five-year award from the National Science Foundation supports research on AI tools that can generate interactive narratives effective at engaging K-12 students and improving learning.
a microscopic image in shades of pink and purple showing a sample of endometrium tissue

Sep 9, 2026

NC State Researchers Receive Federal Funding to Decode Key Uterine Function in Early Pregnancy

A $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help researchers at NC State investigate the molecular mechanisms that control a critical transition in uterine function during early pregnancy, which could lead to solutions for reproductive conditions like recurrent implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy loss.