University Communications

Apr 30, 2009

Hill Designs Post-Disaster Housing

A design for post-disaster housing netted a national faculty design award for David Hill, assistant professor of architecture. 

Apr 30, 2009

Lumberjack Falls Short of Final

Forestry student Logan Scarborough dominated the lumberjack competition at the Southeastern Conclave, missing an invitation to the championship by two points. 

Apr 30, 2009

Food Scientists Honored

The Institute of Food Technologists honored a team of NC State, federal and corporate scientists with an Industrial Achievement Award. 

Apr 30, 2009

Poultry Club Funds Flocks

The Poultry Science Club raised $2,000 to buy flocks of poultry for farmers in developing countries. 

Apr 30, 2009

Kessel Wins Nebula Award

English professor John Kessel won the Nebula Award for Best Novelette for Pride and Prometheus, a tale involving characters from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. 

Apr 30, 2009

Health Insurance Changes

NC State employees will see changes in health insurance benefits and rates for 2009-10 and 2010-11. 

Apr 23, 2009

Growing a Tradition

On any given day, it seems there's something exciting going on at NC State's Brickyard. Earth Day – April 22 – proved to be no different, as the landmark was the site for what student organizers hope will become a weekly series of Farmer's Market events – sales that will bring a variety of North Carolina-grown foods and products to students, faculty and staff members headed through Central Campus. 

Apr 23, 2009

Former Trustee Mourned

State Sen. Vernon Malone, who served on NC State's Board of Trustees for eight years, died of natural causes March 18 at his home in Raleigh. 

Apr 23, 2009

First Board of Visitors Chair Remembered

Reef  Ivey, the first chair of the Board of Visitors at NC State, died March 5 after battling cancer. 

Apr 23, 2009

Equity of Access: All North Carolina K-12 School Districts Now Connected to Education Backbone

As part of the School Connectivity Initiative (SCI), led by North Carolina State University’s Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, all 115 North Carolina school districts are now linked with high-speed access to online content and services through the North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN). NCREN is a high-speed broadband network that connects all public… 

Apr 23, 2009

McCaw Dies

Dr. Monte Bruce McCaw, a professor of swine virology at NC State, died March 28. 

Apr 23, 2009

NC State Holds NanoDays 2009 for K-12 Students Across North Carolina

North Carolina State University is holding its 7th annual NanoDays, a statewide event designed to open the world of nanoscale science and nanotechnology to citizens, teachers and K-12 students, on Friday, April 24, on NC State’s Centennial Campus. Participants will experience hands-on nano activities – such as making “nano” ice cream, trying products such as nano… 

Apr 23, 2009

Chambers Joins Annual Giving

Amy Chambers was appointed project manager for annual giving. 

Apr 23, 2009

Finance and Business Presents Awards

Finance and Business presented awards for excellence to four employees. 

Apr 23, 2009

Chapman Honored for Distance Learning

Dr. Diane Chapman of Adult and Higher Education received the 2009 Parks Todd Award for distinguished service to the field of distance learning.