University Communications

May 2, 2010

NC State’s Beichner Honored With UNC System Teaching Award

Dr. Robert J. Beichner, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor of Physics at North Carolina State University and founding director of the STEM Education Initiative, has been honored with an Award for Excellence in Teaching from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors. 

Apr 30, 2010

Suggs to Lead Alumni Association

Alum Benny Suggs rides back into Raleigh to lead the NC State Alumni Association. The retired Navy admiral is general manager of the Harley Owners Group. 

Apr 29, 2010

Becoming Mr. Wuf

Zach Jones always wanted to be a hapless cartoon animal with a dangerous lifestyle and endless vitality. He was living the dream this weekend, on a quest to become the legendary Mr. Wuf. Is Zach mascot material? Follow along as the NC State freshman went under the mask, and see how his journey turned out. 

Apr 29, 2010

Dude, Where’s My Starbucks?

What is important to you when looking into a new job? Benefits? Salary? Vacation? Location? You might be surprised to learn that like Realtors, the mantra “location, location, location” also rings true for teachers and administrators … especially when it comes to deciding whether to take a job in a rural school. Often times, the… 

Apr 28, 2010

Tucker Hall Working Off Waste

Tucker Residence Hall has been selected to participate in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first national “Working off the Waste” competition. 

Apr 28, 2010

NC State Researchers to Evaluate Technology Use in K-12 Classrooms

School districts across the state are investing millions of dollars into instructional technology for K-12 schools in hopes of better preparing students to work and live in the 21st century. But are the technology and media programs helping students succeed? Researchers at North Carolina State University are evaluating the success of the North Carolina Department… 

Apr 28, 2010

Hubbe Named Fellow

Dr. Martin A. Hubbe, a forest biomaterials professor, has been designated as a fellow with the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry. 

Apr 27, 2010

Lee Fowler to Step Down as NC State Director of Athletics

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

Apr 26, 2010

NC State Names Suggs Alumni Association Executive Director

Ralph (Benny) E. Suggs, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (ret.) and general manager of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) and Rider Services at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, has been named Executive Director of the North Carolina State University Alumni Association, Vice Chancellor Nevin Kessler, announced today. 

Apr 26, 2010

Ranjithan Honored

Dr. Ranji Ranjithan will receive an award from the Environmental & Water Resources Institute for writing the best research paper of 2009. 

Apr 23, 2010

Arumugam Receives NSF Career Award

The National Science Foundation will support Dr. Sankar Arumugam's research on streamflow and water quality forecasts over the next five years. 

Apr 23, 2010

Osborne Joins Editorial Board

Dr. Jason W. Osborne, associate professor in educational psychology, was named to the editorial board for Sage Research Methods Online. 

Apr 23, 2010

Kenan Fellows Program Recognized

The Kenan Fellows Program for curriculum and leadership development won a North Carolina award for supporting science, mathematics and technology education. 

Apr 23, 2010

A Perfect Game

Lindsay Campana, one of the ACC's top pitchers and the ace of the Wolfpack, will spend Monday afternoon helping 20 local children with disabilities experience the joys of playing softball. But unlike other matchups to be played across the conference that day, everyone on NC State's Dail Stadium diamond will truly leave the game a winner.