University Communications

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. 

Dec 7, 2010

Wolfpack Walmart Run

What do holiday shopping and football have in common? Fierce competition. But kids were the winners when Wolfpack players took to the aisles to see who could run up the biggest total for Toys for Tots. 

Dec 7, 2010

Felder Wins Global Education Award

Dr. Richard M. Felder, professor emeritus of chemical engineering, has won a 2010 Global Award for Excellence in Engineering Education from the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies. 

Dec 7, 2010

Orr to Lead Emergency Planning Committee

Candy Orr, safety and health coordinator for NC State’s field laboratories, has been elected vice chair of the Wake County Local Emergency Planning Committee. 

Dec 6, 2010

NC State Holds Forensic Science Symposium for National and State Law Enforcement

North Carolina State University will hold its third annual forensic science symposium –including presentations of cutting-edge crime scene investigation technology and techniques – on Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of Textiles. The event is open to the media, and will be held in the College of Textiles’ Convocation…