D'Lyn Ford

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. 

Jul 1, 2009

Golden Moment

NC State video producer Neal Hutcheson distilled the art of making moonshine into an Emmy-winning documentary. 

Jun 18, 2009

Connecting Threads

Dr. Susan Katz found some hands-on ways to connect with students and the community: sewing, quilting and crocheting. 

Jun 18, 2009

Point Man

In his first 10 days on the job, Chancellor Jim Woodward reassured the media, alumni and employees that the university will operate openly and work to regain the public trust. 

Jun 3, 2009

Beyond Trimming

As the state’s budget appears to be worsening, NC State has begun a new round of budget planning. The university is now preparing strategies for a budget cut of up to 18 percent. 

May 7, 2009

Underpinnings of Science

NC State's Insect Museum holds a collection of 1.4 million insects. 

May 7, 2009

Bolt Hits Belltower

Lightning struck the Belltower, knocking a capstone loose Tuesday night. 

Apr 30, 2009

Cost-Cutting Measures

Two budget-cutting moves announced this week will affect NC State employees: furloughs for state workers and the university's plan for a permanent 5 percent budget reduction.