University Communications

May 12, 2010

Committee Selected For Athletics Director Search

Chancellor Randy Woodson has selected a 13-person nomination committee to begin the work of finding the university’s next athletics director 

May 12, 2010

Dr. Marie Davidian To Receive Holladay Medal

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees will award the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence to Dr. Marie Davidian, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Statistics, in recognition of her outstanding career at NC State. The Holladay Medal is the highest honor bestowed on a faculty member by the… 

May 11, 2010

Beichner Wins UNC System Teaching Award

Dr. Robert J. Beichner, a innovator in physics education, received an Award for Excellence in Teaching from the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. 

May 11, 2010

University Teaching Awards Presented

NC State announced five new Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate faculty members and 18 inductees into its Academy of Outstanding Teachers. 

May 10, 2010

Dr. M. Jayne Fleener Named Dean of NC State’s College of Education

Dr. M. Jayne Fleener, dean and E.B. “Ted” Robert Professor at Louisiana State University’s (LSU) College of Education, has been named dean of the College of Education at North Carolina State University, effective July 1. Interim Provost Warwick A. Arden announced the appointment today. 

May 8, 2010

Committee Selected For NC State Athletics Director Search

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson has selected a 13-person nomination committee to begin the work of finding the university’s next athletics director.  Smedes York, a former chair of the NC State Board of Trustees, will be committee chair. “Selecting our next athletics director is an important decision for the future of the athletic program… 

May 6, 2010

Graduate Students Learn to Teach

Nearly 70 graduate students have completed two specialized training programs in teaching. 

May 6, 2010

Levine’s Team Regional Winners

Dr. Jay Levine, professor of epidemiology and public health, is on a winning regional team that’s in the running for the Association of Public Land-Grant  Universities’ national C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Award. 

May 5, 2010

Quick Click

A quick look at some of the people, news and events impacting NC State today. 

May 5, 2010

Hooked on Science

On April 27, Dr. Trudy Mackay became our ninth current faculty member to gain election to the National Academy of Sciences, an honor that speaks to the significance of her 22 years of work at NC State. Today, she discusses her passion for science and her ability to equip students with the knowledge they need to succeed both in and outside the laboratory. 

May 5, 2010

Buggin’ Out

Tracking invasive pests around the world sounds like it would make for an interesting show on the Discovery Channel. But don’t be fooled – the work that goes into tracking these species is less “Deadliest Catch” and more “Dirty Jobs.” Researchers at NC State partnered with scientists and analysts from around the globe to determine recommendations… 

May 5, 2010

Davidson Fills Role as Pharmacy Expert

Gigi Davidson, director of clinical pharmacy services for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, has been elected to the United States Pharmacopeia Council of Experts. 

May 5, 2010

Earthwise Winners Announced

The Sustainability Office presented Earthwise awards to student Ariel Fugate, staff member Jude Davis and faculty member Dr. Francis de los Reyes. 

May 4, 2010

Fowler to Step Down

Director of Athletics Lee Fowler will step down effective June 30. Chancellor Randy Woodson will name an interim director prior to Fowler’s departure and a national search will begin immediately for his replacement. 

May 4, 2010

NSF Funds Engineering Prof

The National Science Foundation has committed $400,000 to Dr. Michael Dickey's research on micromoldable liquid metal.