University Communications

Feb 2, 2010

Affordability Meets Opportunity

NC State is consistently lauded for its efforts to provide a high-quality, affordable education to students like Amaris Hames, who utilized a combination of grants and both subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans to make it possible to follow her dreams of attending NC State. 

Feb 1, 2010

Grant Funds Examination of Triangle-area Reservoirs

Communities around the Triangle will soon be asked to play a role when it comes to providing information needed for environmental policy decisions – such as how to manage the region’s water supplies – thanks to new research being conducted by area universities.  Researchers from North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at… 

Jan 28, 2010

Harris Wins Conservation Award

Nyeema Harris, Ph.D. candidate in the Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Program, will be presented with the Emerging Conservation Leader Award at the Philadelphia Zoo Global Conservation Gala on March 18. 

Jan 28, 2010

See to Head Animal Science

Dr. M. Todd See has been named head of the animal science department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Jan 21, 2010

In Memoriam: Abe Holtzman

Longtime political science professor Abe Holtzman died Monday at 88. The award-winning professor was a mentor to some of the state's top Democrats. 

Jan 21, 2010

Friday Institute Spearheads Proposal

Dr. Glenn Kleiman and the team at the Friday Institute successfully coordinated the North Carolina Race to the Top proposal. 

Jan 21, 2010

CHASS Names Two to Board

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomed two new alumni as members of its Board of Advisors. 

Jan 21, 2010

HR Moves Announced

Debra Harrison is the new leave systems analyst for Human Resources and Robin Nowlin was promoted to assistant director of payroll for tax management. 

Jan 21, 2010

Physics Professors Recognized

Three physics professors have been named fellows of the American Physical Society. 

Jan 21, 2010

Dixon Named Green Citizen of Month

Tracy Dixon, director of the University Sustainability Office, was chosen as the WRAL-FM (Mix 105) Green Citizen of the Month. 

Jan 21, 2010

Henderson Honored for Teaching

Dr. Karla Henderson, professor of parks, recreation and tourism management, won the Society of Park and Recreation Educators 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award, the highest teaching honor from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). 

Jan 21, 2010

NC State Fills Top Research Position

Longtime faculty member Dr. David Smith will lead the research arm of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Smith is the new associate dean for research and director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service. 

Jan 20, 2010

Students Receive Degrees At NC State’s Fall Commencement

North Carolina State University Chancellor James H. Woodward conferred 3,013 degrees on 2,881 graduating students when the university held its 2009 Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 19, at the RBC Center in Raleigh. Candidates for degrees were from 89 North Carolina counties, 30 other states or U.S. territories and 35 foreign countries. NC State holds graduation… 

Jan 15, 2010

Howling for Haiti

Emboldened by a mindset of global service and humanitarian aid, NC State students have rallied the campus community around efforts to assist Haitian residents, helping to provide resources to a country where water and food are scarce and rescue efforts continue at a frantic pace. 

Jan 14, 2010

In Memoriam: Mark Sosower

Dr. Mark Sosower, distinguished professor of classics, passed away on Dec. 27 following a heart attack.