D'Lyn Ford

Nov 11, 2010

Better Tunnel Vision

The strategic planning task force charged with promoting a healthy campus climate is on the front lines of the university's response to racially charged graffiti in the Free Expression Tunnel. They want your input. 

Nov 4, 2010

Soul of a Lion

English professor Barbara Bennett found inspiration as a volunteer at an African wildlife refuge, where she learned how to stand up to a young lion, diaper a baboon and land a book deal with National Geographic. 

Oct 28, 2010

Coming in Loud and Clear

A few themes emerged loud and clear at the strategic planning town hall meeting on Tuesday. Employees are ready to break down silos, make NC State a more comprehensive university and encourage way more collaboration across disciplines. Find out who said what. 

Oct 18, 2010

9,000 Good Days at Work

Just call her Yoda. Loretta Massenburg's nickname sums up the wisdom and humor she's brought to registration and records for 37 years. Find out how you can help celebrate her career. 

Oct 14, 2010

Our Stories: Why We Give

When textiles professor Peter Hauser fills out a pledge form every fall, he remembers a cause close to his heart: hospice. What moves you? For inspiration, read stories from employees who use the "Wolfpack Gives Back" campaign to support charities that have made a difference in their lives. 

Oct 7, 2010

Who’s Howling Now?

Momentum is building at the midpoint of the “Wolfpack Gives Back” campaign for charity. Find out which units have surpassed the 50 percent participation goal. 

Oct 7, 2010

By the Numbers

While NC State is in “reasonably good shape” financially, the university needs long-term strategies to make it less vulnerable to fluctuations in state funding, leaders said Wednesday at a chancellor’s budget forum. 

Oct 5, 2010

Big Plans for NC State

Chancellor Randy Woodson is rallying the university community for the challenges ahead and evangelizing on behalf of a strategic planning effort that aims to match resources to dreams. 

Oct 1, 2010

NC State to Hold Open House for Prospective Students on Oct. 16

For use by the media as calendar-of-events items or for information What: North Carolina State University’s Open House gives high school students and families, school counselors and teachers an opportunity to visit the campus and learn about academic programs and student life at the state’s largest public university. About 8,000 people attend annually. Visitors can… 

Sep 23, 2010

Memory Lane

Saturday's Live it Up! festivities celebrated improvements to Hillsborough Street, an overhaul that has made it easier than ever for students, faculty and staff to become more active in the local community. In honor of the big event, we pored through photos of yesteryear - look back with us to learn more about the history of one of the area's most important thoroughfares. 

Sep 23, 2010

Memory Lane

Take a walk down memory lane - literally - and enjoy the history of the new, improved Hillsborough Street. 

Sep 16, 2010

Dedicated to Progress

NC State dedicated a new 248,000-square-foot Engineering Building III on Centennial Campus. It was an occasion for celebrating and reminiscing about how the program has evolved. 

Sep 15, 2010

Figuring It Out

When sophomore Andie Mitchell heard about a late-breaking $750 tuition increase, she called financial aid for help. In two weeks, staff members recalculated grant, scholarship and loan information to help almost 8,000 Wolfpack students, including Mitchell, pay for school. 

Sep 14, 2010

No Bull Session

Chancellor Randy Woodson got down to business at his first campus forum on Monday, rallying faculty and staff for the challenges ahead and evangelizing on behalf of a strategic planning effort that aims to match resources to dreams. 

Sep 9, 2010

Video Visionaries

Armed with the latest gear and a passion for storytelling, advanced video students like senior communication major Will Lamb are able to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the constantly evolving industry - and land solid internship and job offers as well.