University Communications

Sep 3, 2009

Warren to Edit National Magazine

Dr. Cat Warren, associate professor of English, has been named editor of Academe, the national magazine published by the American Association of University Professors. 

Sep 3, 2009

NC State Receives NSF Grant to Discover Plant “Switchboards”

Lignin is the “glue” that holds trees together. It’s good if you need lumber for construction – bad if you’re trying to make biofuels. Researchers at North Carolina State University will trigger the genetic “on/off switches” in more than 10,000 trees to determine how each of the 33 lignin-producing genes impact the type and amount… 

Sep 3, 2009

Humble Hero

Professor John Muth recently returned to campus after serving a year in Iraq. 

Aug 29, 2009

NC State Seeks Nominations For Watauga Medal

North Carolina State University is seeking nominations for the Watauga Medal, the highest non-academic honor awarded by the university. The Watauga Medal, authorized by the NC State University Board of Trustees in 1975, is awarded annually to no more than three individuals. It is given in recognition of unusually distinguished service to the university, and recognizes… 

Aug 27, 2009

Surplus Dorm Furniture Donated

More than 5,400 pieces of used dorm furniture found new homes with local shelters and nonprofits this summer instead of being sent to the landfill. 

Aug 27, 2009

Pomeroy Wins Green Award

Stephanie Pomeroy, pharmacy technician in Student Health Services, received a GreenTree Initiative Award from the University Sustainability Office. 

Aug 27, 2009

Researcher Earns NSF Career Award

Dr. Jie Yu, a Sea Grant researcher whose work has focused on the formation of deadly rip currents, won a prestigious Career Award from the National Science Foundation. 

Aug 27, 2009

Scearce Wins Sackler Prize

Dr. J. Mark Scearce, director of the music department, has been named the recipient of the eighth Raymond and Beverly Sackler Music Composition Prize. 

Aug 27, 2009

What a Deal!

Both the Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report ranked NC State as one of the best values in higher education. 

Aug 25, 2009

NC State Holds Chancellor Search Public Forums

North Carolina State University’s chancellor search committee will hold a series of open forums on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to include members of the NC State community in discussions about the search for the university’s next chancellor. The committee will hold three forums for faculty, staff and students in the Talley Student Center’s Stewart Theatre from 12:30… 

Aug 24, 2009

Building a Legacy

Legacy Lunch welcomes new students who are making NC State a family tradition. Attendees enjoy a break on move-in day with a barbecue lunch, music by NC State’s Marching Band, the Power Sound of the South and participate in a special "pinning" ceremony with their relatives. 

Aug 20, 2009

Rx for Savings

Looking to save money on your regular prescriptions? Order generic prescription drugs by mail through the State Health Plan. 

Aug 20, 2009

Agency Commends, Accredits CVM

The College of Veterinary Medicine received commendation and full accreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) following a recent site visit. 

Aug 20, 2009

Blog Serves up Seafood Ideas

Mariner's Menu, a blog based on seafood education specialist Joyce Taylor's popular book of the same name, offers a fresh way to get kitchen-tested seafood recipes, learn about local fisheries and traditions, and receive safety, handling and preparation tips. 

Aug 20, 2009

Faculty Named to Design Jury

Robin F. Abrams, AIA, ASLA, head of architecture, and Kofi Boone, assistant professor in landscape architecture, have been selected to serve on the jury panel for the Moore Square Design Competition sponsored by the city of Raleigh.