D'Lyn Ford

Oct 22, 2009

Deep Fried Ambassador

Suzanne Stanard, who began her own blog only a few months ago, is having fun with her latest unpaid gig: the State Fair's official Deep Fried Ambassador. 

Oct 22, 2009

Going Global?

In Raleigh this week, faculty members can learn more about an ongoing feasibility study for the proposed NC State campus in South Korea, ask questions and give their input. 

Oct 8, 2009

The Bottle Freeze

The bottle freeze focused campus attention on new environmental regulations, which allow landfills to fine waste haulers like NC State if trash is contaminated with recyclable items. 

Oct 6, 2009

NC State Holds Open House Oct. 17

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 7,000 people attend annually. Visitors can get information about specific majors, admissions, housing, dining, arts, athletics and… 

Oct 1, 2009

Talley the Vote

A modern-day milestone for the Talley Student Center comes Monday, when students vote on whether to accept a fee to pay for a $120 million renovation and expansion. 

Aug 31, 2009

Roundabout Route

This fall, orange barrels, construction barriers and heavy equipment are delaying traffic on historic Hillsborough Street from the base of the Belltower to the D.H. Hill Library. When the dust settles on the $9.2 million city of Raleigh project in September 2010, project designers hope that traffic on Hillsborough will still be slower – although more free flowing – and safer for pedestrians and drivers alike, following the installation of two new roundabouts. 

Aug 27, 2009

Choosing a Chancellor

A laundry list of ideal qualities for NC State’s next chancellor emerged yesterday during the search committee’s open forums on campus. 

Aug 27, 2009

Roundabout Route

This fall, orange barrels, construction barriers and heavy equipment are delaying traffic on historic Hillsborough Street from the base of the Belltower to the D.H. Hill Library. 

Aug 13, 2009

Balancing Act

Starting this fall, budget cuts at NC State will be evident in ways large and small. 

Jul 30, 2009

An On-Course Education

Many golfers already know that NC State's Lonnie Poole Golf Course was designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, and they can't wait for their chance to hone their skills on the 250-acre, Centennial Campus masterpiece. But the course will grow into a into another role as a 250-acre outdoor classroom and "living laboratory" for students and faculty, some of whom don't even play golf. 

Jul 30, 2009

Details Released

NC State will lose 440 faculty and staff positions under the $53 million budget reduction plan submitted to the University of North Carolina system last week. 

Jul 30, 2009

Green Means Go

NC State faculty helped golf course designers transform kudzu-covered land into a championship course that fits into the natural environment. 

Jul 27, 2009

Helping Those Who Need it Most

At a time when families are more worried than ever about the cost of college, NC State’s Pack Promise is helping approximately 1,000 new and continuing students get the education of their dreams. For families with limited financial resources, Pack Promise covers up to nine semesters of college, using a combination of scholarships, grants, federal work-study jobs and need-based loans of no more than $2,500 per year. 

Jul 24, 2009

Charting Her Course

Going to a university with three times as many students as her hometown’s entire population meant a big change for Crystal Stroman. But after a 36-hour orientation to campus life – registering for classes, staying overnight in a residence hall, meeting faculty and staff, and making friends – she felt eager to join NC State’s largest-ever freshman class. "I’m more excited now than nervous," she said. 

Jul 16, 2009

Budget Forum

Next week, NC State will turn in a base budget with $53.3 million in cuts – 10 percent less in state funding – to meet a stepped-up deadline for the UNC system.