University Communications

Aug 20, 2010

Statistics Faculty Honored

Dr. Subhashis Ghoshal and Dr. John Monahan have been named fellows of the American Statistical Association. 

Aug 19, 2010

Who you gonna call? Beebusters!?

Don’t let bee experts fool you – they can help with more than just honey-makin’. Earlier in the week, a Wake County master deputy was called to respond to 50,000 honeybees swarming a disabled tractor trailer. However, upon seeing the police vehicle, the bees found a new place to swarm… and quickly covered the cruiser,… 

Aug 19, 2010

Crunching the Numbers

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Aug 17, 2010

Zhu Honored for Nanomaterials Work

Dr. Yuntian Zhu has been elected a fellow of ASM International, a  society for materials scientists and engineers. 

Aug 17, 2010

NC State Experts Can Discuss K-12 Back-to-School Topics

Students and teachers across North Carolina are preparing to fill up K-12 classrooms. Experts from North Carolina State University’s College of Education are available to discuss various issues related to the start of a new school year – from tutoring to time management to counselor services. 

Aug 16, 2010

Comins Named ACS Fellow

Dr. Daniel L. Comins, chemistry professor, has been named a fellow of the American Chemical Society. 

Aug 13, 2010

NC State, UNC Partner on Temp Service

A new partnership will extend NC State’s temporary staffing service to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Aug 12, 2010

Finding the Next Provost

Faculty and staff are invited to give their input during the search for the university's top academic officer. Share your thoughts via the online feedback form or attend information sessions Aug. 18 and 26. 

Aug 11, 2010

Architectural Translation? Oui.

J. Patrick Rand’s book, “Architectural Detailing,” has been translated into French, thanks to a publisher in Montreal. 

Aug 11, 2010

Motley Retires After 38 Years

Marva Motley, a friendly advocate for design and veterinary students, retired this month after 38 years at NC State. 

Aug 10, 2010

How to Keep Your Family Covered

To maintain insurance for dependents (spouse and children), you'll have to submit legal documents verifying that they're eligible for coverage. If you miss the Oct. 15 deadline, insurance for your dependents will be canceled retroactively to July 1, and you’ll be responsible for repaying any claims since that date. 

Aug 10, 2010

Braunbeck to Lead Interdisciplinary Studies

Dr. Helga Braunbeck has been named head of the interdisciplinary studies program in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, effective Aug. 16. 

Aug 10, 2010

Let’s Get Talking

A few months ago, the Oprah Winfrey network (OWN) and reality-TV producer Mark Burnett launched a national video campaign asking everyday people to share what they'd do with their own talk show. Entries poured in from around the world - including one from Kornelius Bascombe ('11), who has been named one of five "Your OWN Show" online finalists. 

Aug 6, 2010

Not Your Mom’s 4-H

NC Cooperative Extension and 4-H - the nation's largest youth organization and the only one based at land-grant institutions like NC State - worked with Trading Spaces designer Edward Walker to develop a design contest for 4-H'ers interested in similar careers, encouraging their ambition while helping to change public perception of 4-H - a group that does so much more than livestock exhibitions. 

Aug 5, 2010

Evade Taxes, Legally

Save money at the NC State bookstores during the sales tax holiday, Aug. 6 through 8.