University Communications

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. 

Jul 9, 2010

Arts Medalists Have Campus Ties

A composer, costume designer and cultural arts advocate with ties to NC State are among the 2010 winners of the Raleigh Medal of Arts, the city’s highest arts honor presented for lifetime achievement. J. Mark Scearce, William Ivey Long and Banks C. Talley Jr. will be honored Oct. 6. 

Jul 7, 2010

Upgrade Your Brain with DELTA

There's still time to brush up your skills with a summer workshop from Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA). 

Jul 7, 2010

Campus Health and Fitness Options

If you’re looking to drop a few pounds this summer, you can find health and fitness programs here on campus. 

Jul 7, 2010

Moore’s International Work Featured

Dr. Susan Moore, whose outreach work in forestry has taken her around the world, is featured in the June/July Study Abroad spotlight.