Emily Packard

Aug 1, 2023

NC State Names New Vice Provost for Global Engagement

Amy Conger has been named vice provost for Global Engagement at North Carolina State University following an international search. Her appointment becomes effective October 31. 

Jun 15, 2023

Czeching in on Prague

Chancellor Randy Woodson visited the NC State European Center in Prague to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the opening of the center’s current location and concurrent move to the Office of Global Engagement. 

May 31, 2023

NC State Names New Dean of College of Sciences

Lewis Owen has been named dean of the College of Sciences at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1, pending Board of Trustees approval. 

Apr 25, 2023

Jason Bocarro Honored with 2023 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

Jason Bocarro, the Owens-Shelton Distinguished Professor for Leadership with a Global Perspective, has been named the 2023 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. The honor is the university system’s most prestigious teaching award, recognizing and encouraging faculty’s extraordinary teaching contributions. 

Apr 25, 2023

Miles Engell Receives 2023 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Miles Engell is the recipient of the 2023 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Engell, a teaching professor in the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Sciences, is known as an outstanding professor who engages and challenges students by applying real examples of animal behavior research to the topic addressed. 

Apr 18, 2023

NC State Names New Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Garey Fox has been named dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1, pending Board of Trustees approval. Fox replaces interim dean John Dole, who has held his position since February 2022. 

Apr 13, 2023

NC State Names New Dean of College of Engineering

Jim Pfaendtner has been named the Louis Martin-Vega Dean of the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1. NC State Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden announced the appointment today. “This is an exciting time for the College of Engineering, as we thank Louis… 

Mar 31, 2023

Two Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Two faculty members received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees. Chancellor Randy Woodson will recognize the awardees during the Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1. 

Mar 29, 2023

NC State Announces 2022-23 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. 

Feb 22, 2023

Implementation Plan Puts Strategy Into Action

The university operationalizes its strategic plan through a series of implementation plans. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to visit the FY22-24 implementation plan and see the high-level, priority initiatives that have been identified — many of which are already underway — to move the university toward meeting its seven strategic goals. 

Feb 17, 2023

2022-23 University Faculty Scholars Named

These 22 early- and mid-career NC State faculty members are recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to the university through their teaching, scholarship and service. 

Feb 8, 2023

NC State Expands Partnership with Nagoya University

Nagoya University will establish a U.S. campus on NC State’s Centennial Campus — Nagoya University Global Campus — thanks to a new agreement that strengthens the partnership between the two institutions. 

Dec 22, 2022

Sarah Langer Hall Named Director of NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues

Sarah Langer Hall has been named director of NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues, effective January 1, 2023. 

Oct 12, 2022

Integrative Sciences Initiative: Fostering Cross-Discipline Collaboration at NC State

The Integrative Sciences Initiative and Integrative Sciences Building will bring together students and scholars across various disciplines to transform STEM research and education. 

Sep 26, 2022

NC State Launches Universitywide Global One Health Academy

The new academy will engage faculty, staff and students in improving the health of animals, plants, biodiversity, humans and society in North Carolina and beyond.