University Communications

Jan 15, 2009

Emerging Issues Forum To Address Critical National Infrastructure Needs

Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and co-sponsor of the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007, designed to address the vital needs of the United States’ major infrastructure systems, will make a featured presentation on national infrastructure concerns at North Carolina State University’s 2009 Emerging Issues Forum. The forum, titled “Changing… 

Jan 13, 2009

College of Textiles Welcomes Prospective Students at Annual Open House

What: High school students, parents, teachers and the general public are invited to learn more about the   new world of textiles by attending North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles’ annual open house event. Open house will showcase advances in fashion design and production, brand management and marketing, fabric design, polymer and color science, textiles… 

Jan 12, 2009

Legendary Civil Rights Activist to Give Address at NC State’s MLK Commemoration

Morris Dees, a celebrated civil rights activist and the founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, will be the keynote speaker at North Carolina State University’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at noon in Stewart Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. Stewart Theatre is located in… 

Jan 12, 2009

NC State Students Show Off “Cotton Couture” at Fashion Show

Students from North Carolina State University will introduce the latest in cotton fashion at the “Collection 2009: Cotton Couture” fashion show. A collaboration between NC State’s College of Textiles and Cotton Incorporated, the show highlights high-fashion clothing – made of 75 to 100 percent cotton – designed by students. The event will be held on Thursday,… 

Dec 16, 2008

Super Bowl-Winning Coach Bill Cowher to Deliver Fall Commencement Address at NC State

North Carolina State University will confer more than 2,900 degrees on graduating students during its fall commencement exercises, beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, in the RBC Center in Raleigh. Media coverage is welcomed. Bill Cowher, Super Bowl-winning coach and NC State alumnus, will deliver the commencement address. 

Dec 15, 2008

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 17

North Carolina State University will confer more than 2,900 degrees on graduating students during its fall commencement exercises, beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, in the RBC Center in Raleigh. Media coverage is welcomed. Bill Cowher, Super Bowl-winning coach and NC State alumnus, will deliver the commencement address. 

Dec 5, 2008

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Dec 2, 2008

NC State to Hold First Forensic Science Symposium for National and State Law Enforcement

North Carolina State University will hold its first forensic science symposium – including demonstrations and discussions of cutting edge crime scene investigation technology and techniques – on Friday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the College of Textiles. 

Nov 24, 2008

NC State Researchers Getting to the ‘Root’ of Christmas Tree Problems

As Christmas tree farmers prepare for their busiest season, researchers at North Carolina State University are studying how to combat a disease that has killed thousands of North Carolina Christmas trees in recent decades. 

Nov 19, 2008

Super Bowl-Winning Coach Bill Cowher to Deliver Fall Commencement Address at NC State

William (Bill) L. Cowher, Super Bowl-winning coach and North Carolina State University alumnus, will deliver NC State’s commencement address on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the RBC Center in Raleigh. The commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. 

Nov 18, 2008

NC State Secures Grant to Make Solar Energy Less Expensive

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded North Carolina State University’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering a $1.2 million grant to build and study tiny materials that can help generate renewable energy. 

Nov 13, 2008

Studies Highlight Unexpected Impacts of Part-Time Professors on Students, Faculty

With the numbers of adjunct, or part-time, professors increasing at colleges and universities across the country, experts at North Carolina State University are adding to a growing body of research that evaluates the impact of adjunct professors on students and faculty in higher education. 

Nov 12, 2008

International Education Week

North Carolina State University will hold its ninth annual International Education Week Nov. 17-21. Designed to highlight the importance of international and cross-cultural education, President Bill Clinton 

Nov 11, 2008

NC State Finds New Nanomaterial Could Be Breakthrough For Implantable Medical Devices

A team of researchers led by North Carolina State University has made a breakthrough that could lead to new dialysis devices and a host of other revolutionary medical implants. The researchers have found that the unique properties of a new material can be used to create new devices that can be implanted into the human… 

Nov 10, 2008

Former Gov. Jim Hunt to Receive Medal, Address National Education Policy

Former N.C. Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. will accept an award and address educational policy reform under a new presidential administration at North Carolina State University’s annual Friday Medal presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m.