University Communications

Aug 13, 2009

Arden Named Vet of Year

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association honored Dr. Warwick Arden, interim provost and dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, as its Veterinarian of the Year. 

Aug 13, 2009

Professor Appointed to Federal Board

D. Scott Showalter, teaching professor in the Department of Accounting and retired partner at KPMG LLP, was appointed to a five-year term on the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. 

Aug 13, 2009

Free Courses Limited

The number of free courses full-time faculty and staff may enroll in per academic year has been reduced from three to two courses, effective July 1, 2009. 

Aug 13, 2009

Jimmy V’s Legacy Continues Cancer Fight

It may not look like it, but NC State graduate student Ashley Tucker is advancing cancer research as she drops worms into containers with varying concentrations of five experimental compounds. If Dr. John Cavanagh and Nick Valvano are correct, her work also could be crucial to creating a new generation of cancer researchers. 

Aug 13, 2009

Curtain Call

On Monday, NC State celebrates the grand opening of the newly renovated Thompson Hall, home to University Theatre and the Crafts Center. 

Aug 7, 2009

Greener Ways to Greener Lawns

During the record-setting 2007-08 drought in North Carolina, when the governor called water conservation everyone’s patriotic duty, a brown lawn was a badge of honor instead of a neighborhood blight. But even before the drought began, NC State researchers were studying ways to use less water in outdoor irrigation, which could make green yards honorable during future dry spells. 

Aug 5, 2009

What a Deal!

Each year, Princeton Review staffers spend countless hours poring over survey results from students and faculty at more than 2,500 North American colleges and universities. And now, the results are in – NC State offers its students the sixth-best value of any public university located in the United States or Canada 

Jul 30, 2009

In Memoriam: Ralph Greenlaw

Dr. Ralph Greenlaw, former head of the Department of History, died July 20 in his home at age 92. 

Jul 30, 2009

McCorkle Fiction Published

The Atlantic Monthly Fiction 2009 issue contains “P.S.,” a short story by Jill McCorkle, who teaches in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences MFA writing program. 

Jul 30, 2009

Trees Fall to Storm

Strong winds felled large oak trees near Winslow and Holladay halls on July 17. 

Jul 30, 2009

Rizkalla Honored

Dr. Sami H. Rizkalla, distinguished professor of civil engineering, has been named a fellow of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute for his contributions to the industry and the institute. 

Jul 30, 2009

Bragaw C-Store Renovated

Bragaw Convenience Store is open for business after summer renovations. 

Jul 30, 2009

College Selects Board Member

Dr. Michael Luther, an NC State alumnus who serves as president of the David H. Murdock Research Institute in Kannapolis, joined the College of Management’s Board of Advisors. 

Jul 30, 2009

Alumni Magazine Wins

NC State’s alumni magazine won four awards in the 2009 APEX awards competition, a national competition that received more than 3,700 entries this year. 

Jul 30, 2009

Easley Begins Formal Grievance

Former NC State employee Mary Easley has begun a formal grievance regarding termination of her contract by Chancellor Jim Woodward.