David Hunt

Jul 30, 2009

Students Eat Like They’re Starving

Students helped organize the dinner as a fundraising event for Stop Hunger Now, the international hunger relief agency based in Raleigh. 

Jul 16, 2009

Student Project Helps Nonprofit

Thanks to a communication consulting project conducted by graduate students at NC State, the Lucy Daniels Center has access to key analytical data that may help it continue to grow and prosper despite the recession. 

Jul 16, 2009

Disney Whirl

Four students got to sample the magic this summer as finalists in Disney's ImagiNations Design Competition, winning a 10-day trip to Imagineering's Southern California studios. 

Jul 15, 2009

Disney’s Next Generation

Working at Walt Disney Imagineering may rank as one of the planet's most sought-after dream jobs, especially for creative professionals. Four students from North Carolina State University got to sample the magic this summer as finalists in Disney's ImagiNations Design Competition, winning a 10-day trip that took them from the small world of Raleigh to the fantasyland of Imagineering's Southern California studios. 

Jun 29, 2009

Making Your Career Recession-Proof

Last fall, as the country skidded into a deep economic recession, Rebecca Swanson read a panicky e-mail from an NC State alumnus. "He was a middle manager and in a heartbeat he had been laid off," Swanson said. "He had no job, no skills that were in demand, and two kids to support. So he turned to his school for help." 

Jun 18, 2009

Oblinger Resigns

Dr. James Oblinger resigned as chancellor after the university released documents contradicting his statements on the hiring of former N.C. First Lady Mary Easley. 

Jun 3, 2009

Go Hungry to Stop Hunger

When NC State students return to campus for the fall semester they'll help package a million meals for Stop Hunger Now. 

May 26, 2009

Found in Translation

NC State professor Art Rice has traveled the world spreading the language of design, and he was only arrested once. Rice - one of the founders of the university's Prague Institute - says the field of landscape architecture will continue to grow and evolve as new challenges arise, and strongly encourages his students to make travel a part of their NC State experience and education. 

May 18, 2009

Nielsen Stepping Down

Dr. Larry Nielsen announced that he will step down from his position as provost effective May 22, citing public criticism over his hiring of Mary Easley. 

May 7, 2009

Clearing the Bar

Mary Tetro has helped shepherd hundreds of NC State students through the process of applying to law school. 

Apr 30, 2009

Benefits for Newly Jobless

The university offers a comprehensive package of benefits when jobs are eliminated, including severance pay, extended insurance coverage, assistance with employment searches, even networking and support groups. 

Apr 30, 2009

The Turtle Who Could Fly

An NC State veterinarian gave a complete medical check-up to a sea turtle that was returned to Raleigh after two years in Britain. 

Apr 23, 2009

Fighting TB as Easy as 1-2-3

Three NC State undergraduates have developed the first practical diagnostic device for TB that is cheap, fast and accurate. 

Apr 16, 2009

Found in Translation

Art Rice, one of the founders of the university's Prague Institute, discusses the importance of study abroad opportunities. 

Apr 9, 2009

Thank God for Darwin

Senior John Coggin explores the intersection of faith and science with a custom-built degree program spanning several university colleges and departments.