D'Lyn Ford

May 10, 2010

Diving to New Heights

Karen Achtyl and Megan Bittner have secured a place in history after being named the first female Naval ROTC members selected for submarine duty. They credit their ROTC training, supportive faculty and the rigorous chemical engineering program at NC State for their accomplishment. 

May 7, 2010

Submarine Pioneers

Two NC State seniors secured a place in history after being named the first female Naval ROTC members selected for submarine duty. They credit their ROTC training, supportive faculty and the rigorous chemical engineering program at NC State for their accomplishment. 

Apr 28, 2010

Budget Gauntlet

Gov. Bev Perdue's budget proposal kicks off the rough-and-tumble budget season. In the shadow of the capitol, NC State is preparing for a range of possible scenarios. 

Apr 26, 2010

eGaming For Dollars

Students unveil inventions to make the world a better place, from a system that protects schoolkids to an easier way to learn the guitar. Join us for a tour of eGames 2010. 

Apr 20, 2010

Garden Party

The J.C. Raulston Arboretum's motto? Life is too short for boring plants. 

Apr 15, 2010

A Toast To Mindy Sopher

Since arriving on campus 12 years ago, Mindy Sopher has made a lasting impression on hundreds of students and co-workers. Now, as state and local honors roll in, Sopher recalls her first day in Raleigh. 

Apr 13, 2010

Pop Quiz

Can you pass this quiz about NC State students? Hint: It's based on what they told us on the National Survey of Student Engagement. 

Apr 8, 2010

Benefits Blitz

Benefits specialists are wrapping up a final blitz, contacting employees who have not visited the online portal to fill out a tobacco attestation – a new requirement this year. 

Apr 1, 2010

Budget Forecast Cloudy

With state tax revenues down so far this year, NC State is bracing for possible budget cuts in the 2010-11 fiscal year. 

Mar 4, 2010

Breaking the Habit

Changes to the State Health Plan have given employees like Blake Kannarr new reasons to break the smoking habit. 

Feb 18, 2010

A Wolfpack Welcome

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, we welcomed Chancellor-elect W. Randolph Woodson and his wife, Susan, to the NC State family with a pep-band-fueled, high-energy celebratory event at Reynolds Coliseum. Dr. Woodson, who met hundreds of students, faculty, staff and alumni after the festivities, will officially join NC State as chancellor on April 5. 

Feb 18, 2010

Three Win Watauga Medal

An athletics fundraiser, professor emeritus and agribusiness leader will receive the prestigious Watauga Medal for distinguished service to North Carolina State University. 

Feb 18, 2010

A Wolfpack Welcome

Incoming Chancellor Randy Woodson and his wife Susan enjoyed the cheers, signs, marquee and 40-foot inflatable wolf celebrating their visit to campus. The new chancellor officially takes over the first week of April. 

Feb 11, 2010

Three To Receive NC State University Watauga Medal

An athletics fundraiser, professor emeritus and agribusiness leader will receive the prestigious Watauga Medal for distinguished service to North Carolina State University. Kenneth M. “Charlie” Bryant, Dr. Hou-min Chang and H. Frank Grainger will receive NC State’s highest nonacademic honor at the Founders’ Day Dinner on Monday, March 8. Charlie Bryant’s career spans more than 50… 

Feb 11, 2010

Cheap Dates

Discounts on shopping, dining and special events are part of NC State’s employee discount program, Wolfperks.