University Communications

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. 

Dec 15, 2010

Homing in on Bed Bugs

NC State experts are fighting back against bed bugs with training and genetic research on pesticide resistance. Learn more and watch a bed bug-sniffing beagle. 

Dec 15, 2010

Zikry Appointed to Smith Professorship

Dr. Mohammed A. Zikry has been appointed the inaugural Zan Prevost Smith Distinguished Professor in Mechanical Engineering. 

Dec 15, 2010

NC State To Hold Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 18

North Carolina State University will confer more than 3,000 degrees on graduating students during its fall commencement exercises, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in the RBC Center in Raleigh. Media coverage is welcomed. During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer 3,157 degrees – 38 associate’s, 2,014 bachelor’s, 875 master’s and 230 doctoral… 

Dec 14, 2010

Jaselskis to Hold Clark Professorship

Dr. Edward J. Jaselskis will serve as the inaugural Jimmy D. Clark Distinguished Professor in Construction Engineering and Management, beginning June 1. 

Dec 14, 2010

Blankenship Named Horticulture Society Fellow

Dr. Sylvia Blankenship has been elected a fellow of the International Society of Horticultural Science, joining an elite group of 10 honorees. 

Dec 13, 2010

Advising Program for Athletes Earns Certification

NC State’s Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes has earned national certification following a self-study and outside review. 

Dec 10, 2010

Engineering Hall of Fame Inducts Baliga

Dr. B. Jayant Baliga has been inducted into the 2010 class of the Electronic Design Engineering Hall of Fame. 

Dec 10, 2010

The Real Law and Order

On Dec. 7, some of the nation’s top forensics experts participated in the 3rd annual NC State Forensic Science Symposium. The symposium, which draws law enforcement professionals from around the state, puts the latest industry research and news into the hands of crime-solvers. Interesting highlights from the event include: A keynote address by internationally renowned forensics… 

Dec 9, 2010

Building Tradition, One Brick at a Time

If you had to take an exam focused on NC State's storied history and one-of-a-kind traditions - like the annual Krispy Kreme Challenge - would you pass? If not, leaf through The Brick, a student-run publication full of fun facts and information about our university. 

Dec 8, 2010

A Gift of More Time

Think of it as a belated holiday gift, courtesy of the State of North Carolina. Vacation hours increase slightly for full-time SPA employees in 2011 as part of the state’s effort to offer more competitive benefits. 

Dec 8, 2010

Santa Taps Technology

A team of researchers finds out why Santa Claus has attained near mythic status as a Christmas icon. Take a look at the science of Santa.