Lauren Barker

Nov 7, 2025

Will Tariffs Impact Your Holiday Shopping?

The holiday season is ramping up and shopping lists are getting longer by the day, but many of us are wondering how recently imposed tariffs could affect our holiday plans. To get answers, we sat down with Rob Handfield, Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State.  The Abstract: Could… 

Sep 19, 2025

NC State Experts Can Discuss Possible Changes to Earnings Report Regulations

President Trump has raised the idea of altering regulations that require publicly traded companies to issue quarterly earnings reports, instead allowing companies to issue the reports every six months. North Carolina State University experts can provide insight and analysis on the potential change, including what it may mean for investors, companies, and financial markets. Srini… 

Sep 15, 2025

NC State Launches Guaranteed Admissions Program for All North Carolina Community Colleges

NC State University, in collaboration with the North Carolina Community College System, announced a new program, Wolfpack Connect, that provides a guaranteed admissions pathway to NC State for North Carolina community college students.  Students in the program who earn an associate’s degree from a participating community college, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and meet NC State’s transfer… 

Aug 14, 2025

NC State University and Coca-Cola Extend Partnership Through 2035

NC State renews its long-standing partnership with Coca-Cola through a 10-year pouring rights agreement. 

Apr 29, 2025

The Class of 2025, by the Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will become NC State alumni during the university’s spring commencement ceremony on May 3. 

Mar 13, 2025

NC State Expert Can Discuss Economic Impact of Potential Cuts to Medicaid

Congress is currently weighing significant cuts to the Medicaid program. Adriana Corredor-Waldron, an assistant professor of economics at North Carolina State University, can provide insight on the potential economic and health system impacts of defunding Medicaid. “Medicaid is a joint federal-state program, so the precise impact of any cuts will vary based on how individual… 

Feb 12, 2025

NC State Experts Can Discuss H5N1 Bird Flu

International trade, economic sector and supply chain experts can comment on U.S. tariffs imposed on China. 

Dec 12, 2024

The Fall Class of 2024, By The Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will earn the coveted status of NC State alumni during the university’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 14. 

Sep 25, 2024

NC State Announces Licensed Wine Highlighting Lake Raleigh Woods

NC State has announced the fourth licensed wine in its Hallowed Places Collection, a limited-edition red blend highlighting Lake Raleigh Woods. 

Jun 18, 2024

NC State x Starbucks Collab Brings Branded Mug, Tumbler to Campus and Beyond

NC State fans have a new reason to add another tumbler or mug to their cup collection with the university’s new collaboration with Starbucks. NC State is now among only 30 universities included in Starbucks’ “Been There Series” Campus Collection of officially licensed coffee mugs. They, along with the new “Sparkle Tumblers,” are available now (or by… 

Nov 21, 2023

What Can You Expect at a North Carolina Christmas Tree Lot This Year?

We spoke with Jamie Bookwalter, a mountain conifer extension specialist at NC State, to get the inside scoop on the 2023 North Carolina Christmas tree industry.  

Aug 23, 2023

NC State Named Finalist for 2023 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) named North Carolina State University a regional winner of the 2023 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Scholarship Award. As a winner, NC State will compete for the national C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship award, which will be announced in November.  The award recognizes the work of NC State’s Coastal… 

Aug 7, 2023

Can Our Dogs Live Longer, Healthier Lives?

We all want our dogs to live long, healthy lives, and to be able to enjoy their time with us to the fullest. For Natasha Olby of NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, that means understanding how aging affects dogs not just physically, but also mentally. Olby, the Dr. Kady M. Gjessing and Rahna M. Davidson… 

Feb 25, 2022

NC State Experts on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Media looking for expertise on the Russian invasion of Ukraine can contact the following NC State experts. 

Nov 30, 2021

Building a Better Christmas Tree

NC State researchers are studying Fraser fir Christmas trees to improve their qualities using genetics.