University Communications

Jun 15, 2009

NC State Holds Welcoming Ceremony for Chancellor Woodward

North Carolina State University’s students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends will hold a celebration welcoming Chancellor Jim Woodward on June 16, at 12:30 p.m., in the North Plaza behind Talley Student Center. In the event of rain, the celebration will be moved to the Talley Student Center’s ballroom. 

Jun 12, 2009

Ready to Lead

After a long, distinguished career in higher education, Jim Woodward found himself quite comfortable in retirement – a career choice that allowed the former UNC-Charlotte chancellor an opportunity to relax the days away (sans jacket and tie, of course) with his wife, Martha, and their new puppy. Then came a Sunday afternoon phone call from UNC system president Erskine Bowles, who asked if Woodward – whose teaching career began at NC State in 1968 – would be interested in returning to campus as the university’s chancellor. It was the only position, Woodward recalled earlier this week, capable of luring him out of retirement. 

Jun 10, 2009

NC State Announces Spring Semester Dean’s List Students

North Carolina State University announced that 6,253 undergraduate students earned Dean’s List honors at NC State during the spring 2009 semester. 

Jun 9, 2009

Students Receive Degrees at NC State’s May 2009 Commencement

North Carolina State University conferred 4,294 degrees when the university held its 2009 Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 9, at the RBC Center in Raleigh. 

Jun 5, 2009

NC State Board of Trustees Chair Requests Review of Former Provost’s Salary Agreement

North Carolina State University Board of Trustees Chair Bob Jordan has asked Chancellor James Oblinger for a review of former provost Larry Nielsen’s salary package to determine its compliance with university rules. “This type of transition package is widely used in academia,” Jordan said, “but these are extraordinary budgetary times. I am asking the chancellor… 

Jun 3, 2009

Pack N Go a Success

Students donated more than 1000 lbs. of food, 9,300 lbs. of clothing and supplies, and 3,000 lbs. of electronics and furniture at the Pack N Go event. 

Jun 3, 2009

Administrative Changes Announced

Dr. Warwick A. Arden, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, is serving as interim provost and executive vice chancellor. A search will be conducted to fill the position. 

Jun 3, 2009

Tolson New NC State Trustee

E. Norris Tolson, president and CEO of the N.C. Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park, has been appointed to NC State’s Board of Trustees by Gov. Bev Perdue. 

Jun 3, 2009

Engineering Online Top Program

NC State’s Engineering Online is the nation’s largest public distance-education engineering graduate program, according to a survey published this month by U.S. News & World Report. 

Jun 3, 2009

Communicators Win Gold, Bronze

Three University Communication projects won medals in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s national Circle of Excellence competition. 

Jun 3, 2009

Prof Edits Book on Southern Masculinity

Dr. Craig Friend, director of public history, is editor of Southern Masculinity: Perspectives on Manhood in the South Since Reconstruction. 

Jun 3, 2009

Engineering Faculty Speak at Symposium

Engineering faculty members Tom Miller and Steffen Heber spoke at the Symposium on Life Science Education in Research Triangle Park. 

Jun 3, 2009

Engineering Prof Wins Diversity Award

Dr. Christine Grant received the 2009 Council for Chemical Research Diversity Award. 

Jun 3, 2009

History Lecturer Edits Genocide Book

Nicolas A. Robins, lecturer in history, is lead editor of the book Genocides by the Oppressed: Subaltern Genocide in Theory and Practice. 

Jun 3, 2009

Spires Wins Cox Award

Dr. Hiller Spires won the Gertrude M. Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology.