University Communications

Dec 10, 2025

Search Committee Invites Your Nominations for Provost

Dear NC State University community, As the co-chairs for the search for our next executive vice chancellor and provost, we’d like to thank you so much for all your responses to our campus listening sessions and to our campus survey. A copy of the provost position profile can be found here. The recruitment process is underway,…

Nov 20, 2025

Howell Adds to Leadership Group

Lisa Schiller was announced as vice chancellor for communications and marketing and Julie Smith was named vice chancellor and chief of staff for the university.

Black and white image of Chancellor John Caldwell taking the Oath of Office

Oct 2, 2025

A Ceremonial Transfer of Power

When Kevin Howell is formally installed as NC State’s 15th chancellor on Oct. 30, the event will be part of an elaborate academic ceremony at Reynolds Coliseum, full of traditions, regalia and dignitaries representing the university’s many constituents.

A large group of new NC State students hold up the wolfie hand gesture during convocation in Reynolds Coliseum.

Sep 8, 2025

Meet Our 2025 Incoming Class

The newest members of our Wolfpack have arrived, and they're ready to make the most of their time at NC State. Get to know six of our new students.

A portrait-style photograph of Vice Chancellor Krista Walton standing underneath the portico between Hunt Library and the Wilson College of Textiles

Aug 21, 2025

Get to Know Krista Walton, NC State’s New Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation

Vice Chancellor Walton shares how her upbringing on a rural farm helped shape who she is today; what she wanted to be when she grew up; and her favorite part of campus so far.

NC State's Belltower stands behind a garden of red and white flowers.

May 7, 2025

Four Faculty Members Win the 2025 Outstanding Research Award

Felix N. Castellano, Bill Rand, Melanie Simpson and Ross Sozzani won the 2025 Outstanding Research Award — the university’s top honor recognizing faculty who lead in their fields, commit to mentoring their fellow NC State faculty and advance a multidisciplinary research community. The four award winners will be inducted into the Research Leadership Academy.

B. Jayant Baliga speaking at the Millennium Award ceremony

Apr 23, 2025

Triangle Finnish Association To Honor Baliga

Friends and colleagues are invited to celebrate NC State professor B. Jayant Baliga for winning Finland’s 2024 Millennium Prize for Global Impact Technology.

Chancellor Woodson poses for a photo with a student outside the WKNC radio station.

Apr 17, 2025

A Day in the Life of an NC State Student

If you're thinking of joining our Pack in the fall, you might be wondering what it's really like here. Check out our video series that lets you spend a day in the life of an NC State student.

A graduate student discusses their research with the public and faculty judges.

Apr 9, 2025

Get a Glimpse of Grad School Life

For Graduate Student Appreciation Week, we asked a few of our graduate and professional students to share their insights and experiences at NC State.

Facutly and students work with Pyroman, a life-sized manikin used to evaluate the performance of thermal protective clothing in the Textile Protection And Comfort Center.

Apr 4, 2025

Milliken Naming Investment Fuels NC State Research in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center

A new $1.5 million investment from Milliken & Company will further elevate groundbreaking research at NC State’s Textile Protection and Comfort Center.

Students on the Alternative Spring Break trip prepare a meal at the community center they are staying in as they help with recover efforts in western North Carolina

Mar 12, 2025

Follow Along With Students Volunteering in Western North Carolina

NC State students and other volunteers are spending their 2025 spring break assisting in the recovery efforts of communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Chancellor Woodson shakes an employee's hand.

Feb 26, 2025

Faculty Senate, Staff Senate To Host ‘A Candid Conversation With Chancellor Woodson’

All NC State faculty and staff are invited to submit questions and attend the event on Tuesday, March 4.

Feb 19, 2025

Sailing Team To Host Thomas H. Stafford Jr. Trophy Regatta

The inaugural event is free to attend, and it honors the retired vice chancellor for student affairs and longtime friend of the Wolfpack sailing program.

Chancellor Randy Woodson interviews NC State alumna and NASA astronaut Christina Koch on stage in Stewart Theatre.

Feb 17, 2025

That’s a Wrap on Red Chair Chats

With Chancellor Woodson set to retire, we closed out his video interview series, Red Chair Chats, by flipping the script and having the guests interview him. Take a look back at the full series and watch the latest episode.

A Joint BME researcher works with a smiling patient.

Feb 12, 2025

With $20M Investment, Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Named for Ross W. Lampe Jr.

Ross W. Lampe Jr., an NC State alumnus, philanthropist and visionary in the field of biomedical engineering, has committed a transformative $20 million investment to the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.