University Communications

Jul 22, 2010

Tsiatis Named Cox Professor

Anastasios A. “Butch” Tsiatis will serve as the first Gertrude M. Cox Distinguished Professor of Statistics. 

Jul 21, 2010

Leadership Program, Faculty Win

NC State’s Leadership in Agriculture and Life Sciences program was honored as outstanding leadership program at a national conference. 

Jul 20, 2010

Bullard Honored

Dr. Lisa G. Bullard, teaching associate professor and director of undergraduate studies in chemical and biomolecular engineering, was honored for contributions to chemical engineering education. 

Jul 19, 2010

CALS Faculty Recognized

Faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences picked up slew of honors from the North American Colleges of Teachers of Agriculture. 

Jul 18, 2010

Following His Star

For Alumni Association executive director Benny Suggs ('69), it's all about doing the right thing - and having fun along the way. Suggs, who served 30 years in the U.S. Navy and was deputy commander in chief, U.S. Special Operations Command, upon his retirement in 2000, was most recently general manager of the Harley Owners Group and Rider Services at Harley-Davidson Motor Co. 

Jul 16, 2010

Nominations Open for Libraries Faculty Award

Take a few minutes this summer to nominate a colleague for the NCSU Libraries Faculty Award. The winner receives a $300 gift certificate and honorary lifetime membership in Friends of the Library. 

Jul 15, 2010

Chancellor on Tuition Increase

Chancellor Randy Woodson explains the increase in tuition that will affect all students in the 2010-11 academic year. The increase is necessary to protect the university's academic core during tough economic times. 

Jul 15, 2010

NC State Increases 2010-11 Tuition By $900

North Carolina State University will increase tuition by an additional $750 for the 2010-11 academic year to help offset state budget cuts of almost $20 million. 

Jul 14, 2010

Keepin’ it Green

As the summer sun bears down on the lush grasses blanketing some of our nation's top athletic facilities, it's NC State graduates like John Turnour ('01) who are getting the call in hopes of keeping what's green from turning brown - saving their bosses considerable green of their own in the process. 

Jul 14, 2010

It Doesn’t Matter if You’re Black or White. Unless You Want a Job in Sports.

Maybe it’s just me, but you’d  think that the sports industry would be one of the most diverse industries in the world. That might be true for the players – but it’s certainly not true for people in management. NC State’s Heidi Grappendorf recently presented a study showing that race trumps experience in the sports industry.… 

Jul 14, 2010

Keltie Named Associate Dean

Dr. Richard F. Keltie has been appointed associate dean for research and graduate programs in the College of Engineering. 

Jul 13, 2010

NC State in Top 5 for Minority Degrees

NC State has been named to a list of universities that award the most degrees to minority students. 

Jul 13, 2010

Klaenhammer Wins Metchnikoff Prize

Dr. Todd Klaenhammer is one of three winners of the 2010 Elie Metchnikoff Prize, given by the International Dairy Foundation and its partners to celebrate scientific discoveries. 

Jul 13, 2010

Barrow Earns Certification

Mary Elizabeth Barrow, Sea Grant fiscal officer, earned the title of Certified Research Administrator (CRA). She passed a Research Administrators Certification Council exam, for administering professional research or sponsored programs at a university. 

Jul 12, 2010

Blue Ribbon Barbecue

For the die-hard North Carolina barbecue lover, there is no in-between. It’s either eastern vinegar-based or western tomato-based sauce. But NC State students proved that east and west can be a winning combination.