University Communications

Jun 9, 2010

Before They Bite

The weather is heating up, and it's time for mosquitoes to reassume their position as some of the most high-maintenance, least-friendly outdoor party crashers around. But have no fear, Dr. Marian McCord and a team of students are on the case, looking to permanently ground the flying blood banks in ways that won't harm you - or your invited guests. 

Jun 7, 2010

Rhetoric Society Honors Miller

English professor Carolyn R. Miller has been named Fellow of the Rhetoric Society of America. 

Jun 4, 2010

High-Speed Learning

Armed with big dreams for tiny, ladybug-inspired vehicles to those that recall the sleek lines of Japanese drift cars, middle- and high-school students from around the region raced their way through NC State's first Sustainable Transportation Education Program (STEP), held outside the McKimmon Center. 

Jun 3, 2010

Easley Grievance Dismissed

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today that the grievance filed by former employee Mary Easley last summer has been dismissed. 

Jun 3, 2010

NC State Chancellor Woodson Will Speak At Guilford Senior Send-Off

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson will join Guilford County alumni and fall 2010 incoming freshmen and their parents tonight at 7 p.m. at the Guilford County Senior Send-Off at Revolution Mills Studios in Greensboro. The send-off events, held across the state by the NC State Alumni Association, honor local students as they prepare to… 

Jun 3, 2010

Get Moving on Gym Membership

Starting July 1, new membership options kick in at Carmichael Gym 

Jun 3, 2010

Medicine Woman

Dr. Mary Ann Lila pursues the healing power of plants through research on phytochemicals that has taken her around the world. 

Jun 2, 2010

High Marks for Management

Graduating students in the College of Management gave high marks to the undergraduate operations management program, propelling it to fifth place in national rankings. 

Jun 2, 2010

Gorga Receives Alumni Award

Dr. Russell Gorga, associate professor and program director in Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, received Iowa State University’s Professional Progress in Engineering Award. 

Jun 2, 2010

Getting the Boots

A team of textiles researchers aims to outfit firefighters with leather boots that can be worn on HazMat calls, replacing slippery, uncomfortable rubber boots. 

Jun 1, 2010

Dr. Jonathan Casper

Assistant professor of parks, recreation and tourism management can discuss why the World Cup is the most important event to the sport industry. Read more about this expert. 

Jun 1, 2010

Crisis Drill Planned Thursday

This Thursday, NC State will test its emergency response capabilities with a crisis drill - a tabletop exercise to think through what would happen if a major computer system failed. 

Jun 1, 2010

CSI Raleigh: NC State Holds National Forensic Science Workshop For Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officers from around the United States are coming to North Carolina State University to participate in a weeklong crime scene investigation workshop, which involves solving a series of mock murders while learning about state-of-the-art technology in the field of forensic science. 

Jun 1, 2010

Dr. Thomas Alsbury

Associate professor of educational leadership can discuss various aspects around educational funding – from K-12 to higher education. Read more about this expert. 

May 30, 2010

Easley Grievance Dismissed

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today that the grievance filed by former employee Mary Easley last summer has been dismissed. Notification of that dismissal was sent to Mrs. Easley last Friday and the university received notification that she has received that notice. Ten months have transpired from the date the grievance was filed. The grievance was…