University Communications

Jan 5, 2011

Extension Employees Honored

Cooperative Extension employees were recognized during the annual chapter meeting of Epsilon Sigma Phi, extension's professional development society. 

Jan 5, 2011

Red-Hot Deal

NC State earned a top 20 ranking once again in Kiplinger's 2011 list of best values among public universities. 

Jan 5, 2011

Excellence and Affordability Equal One Red-Hot Deal

Despite an unsettled economy and rising costs in the world around us, NC State continues to offer an affordable, high-quality education to current and future students alike - a philosophy not lost on Kiplinger finance experts, who have named NC State the nation's 15th-best value out of more than 500 public universities. 

Jan 5, 2011

Design Down on the Farm

Former visiting professor Norma DeCamp Burns has transplanted her love of design into a farm-based business. 

Jan 4, 2011

Lowman Makes Fulbright Visit to India

Dr. Margaret Lowman, research professor in natural sciences and director of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center, has been awarded a Fulbright award to travel to India this month. 

Jan 4, 2011

Dr. Michael Walden

Economics professor can discuss where we stand in terms of economic recovery, and predictions for the new year. Read more about this expert. 

Jan 4, 2011

Dr. Alex Huang

Progress Energy Distinguished Professor Of Electrical Engineering can discuss how the smart grid can address energy independence, global warming and emergency resilience issues. Read more about this expert. 

Jan 4, 2011

Dr. Ben Chapman

Assistant professor and food safety extension specialist can discuss how to properly prepare, serve and store your favorite meals heading into the new year. Read more about this expert. 

Jan 3, 2011

Sherman Releases Vermiculture Book

Rhonda Sherman, solid waste Cooperative Extension specialist, is co-editor of the first scientific book on vermicomposting (composting with worms). 

Jan 2, 2011

Student Media Makes Headlines

2010 was a banner year for NC State's newspaper, radio, yearbook and literary magazine student staffs, which racked up a bevy of national awards for their efforts. In addition, Windhover - NC State's literary and visual arts magazine - and the Agromeck yearbook have been named finalists for 2011 Crown Awards. 

Dec 21, 2010

Wolfpack in the… Toy Department?

The competition was fierce at a local retail store, where members of the NC State football team took time out from bowl preparations to stuff shopping carts in a quest to become the team's top shopper for the Marines' Toys for Tots program. In just 45 minutes, players snagged more than $24,000 in toys to give to children in need. 

Dec 21, 2010

Zublena Leads Extension

Dr. Joe Zublena has been named state Cooperative Extension Service director and associate dean for extension in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Dec 21, 2010

Generosity Unrivaled

NC State chancellor Randy Woodson announced Friday, Dec. 17, that the university has received the largest gift in its history - $40 million - from Lonnie and Carol Johnson Poole. The substantial part of their contribution, $37 million, funds an endowment to support and name NC State's College of Management. 

Dec 16, 2010

NC State Receives Record Gift

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today that the university has received the largest gift in its history—$40 million—from Lonnie and Carol Johnson Poole. 

Dec 16, 2010

2011 Common Reading Announced

NC State's Common Reading Selection Committee has chosen The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot as the shared summer reading for the entering class of 2011.