University Communications

Nov 5, 2008

Numbers Game: NC State Research Gives New Look to Election Statistics

As the nation watched the results of the 2008 election roll in, political devotees were faced with a host of graphs and charts reflecting polling data from around the country. Now political aficionados have a new way to dissect election statistics, thanks to a North Carolina State University computer scientist. 

Oct 28, 2008

Joseph Forbes Jr. to Address Entrepreneurship at NC State Lecture Series

Entrepreneur Joseph Forbes Jr. will share his experience in founding and expanding technology companies with students, faculty and the public at North Carolina State University’s Entrepreneurs’ Lecture Series. 

Oct 28, 2008

For Halloween Hike, NC State Lots, Streets Open Only with a University ID

Several North Carolina State University-owned parking lots and campus streets will be accessible only to students, faculty and staff after 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. The university is closing the lots and streets to reduce the out-of-area traffic anticipated for the Halloween Hike on Hillsborough Street. 

Oct 22, 2008

NC State to Celebrate New ‘Internet for Energy’ Center

North Carolina State University will celebrate its new National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center dedicated to building an “Internet for energy” and bringing renewable energy into millions of homes and businesses. 

Oct 20, 2008

NC State Mourns the Loss of Dr. Nash Nicks Winstead

Dr. Nash Nicks Winstead, a former provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs at North Carolina State University, died Saturday, Oct. 18. He was 83. 

Oct 14, 2008

Former President Bill Clinton to Speak at NC State’s Millennium Seminar

Former President Bill Clinton will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series on Monday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 a.m. in Reynolds Coliseum on campus. The event is free and open to the public. 

Oct 13, 2008

Despite Drought, NC State Expert Anticipates Colorful Fall Foliage

The drought that plagued most of North Carolina earlier in the year should not have an adverse effect on fall foliage across the state this fall, according to a North Carolina State University expert. 

Sep 30, 2008

NC State Unveils Revolutionary Atmospheric Plasma System to Finish Apparel and Other Common Textiles

North Carolina State University is launching a development center for a new system that uses an environmentally friendly process to apply water repellent, stain repellent and moisture management properties to apparel and other common textiles. The new system holds the potential to create garments that stay clean longer, are more comfortable to wear and do… 

Sep 30, 2008

NCAA President to Discuss Athletics and Academics at NC State’s Millennium Seminar

Dr. Myles Brand, president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series with a presentation to students, faculty, staff and the public at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, in Stewart Theatre. He will share his insight into the difficult tension between intercollegiate athletics and academic… 

Sep 26, 2008

Pardue Named Faculty Athletics Representative

Dr. Sam Pardue has been appointed faculty athletics representative and chair of the Council on Athletics, effective July 1, 2009. Pardue will replace Dr. Donn Ward, who has announced his intention to retire Sept. 1. 

Sep 24, 2008

Video Game to Aid North Carolina High School Students in Meeting New State Graduation Requirement

Researchers at North Carolina State University are harnessing the growing potential of video game software to foster science achievement and IT skills of North Carolina high school students while helping them fulfill a newly implemented graduation project requirement. 

Sep 5, 2008

Former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley to Discuss Russia at NC State’s Millennium Seminar

Former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series with a presentation to students, faculty, staff and the public at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, in Stewart Theater. His remarks will focus on Russia’s place in international affairs and the current conflict in Georgia. The seminar is free… 

Sep 4, 2008

NC State Aims to Develop ‘Internet for Energy’ at New NSF Engineering Research Center

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today that North Carolina State University will lead a national research center that aims to revolutionize the nation’s power grid and speed renewable electric-energy technologies into every home and business. 

Aug 28, 2008

Former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley to Discuss Russia at NC State’s Millennium Seminar

Former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series with a presentation to students, faculty, staff and the public at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, in Stewart Theater. His remarks will focus on Russia’s international standing and the current conflict in Georgia. 

Jun 2, 2008

NC State College of Engineering to Receive $1.25 Million Investment from Duke Energy

North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering will receive a $1.25 million endowment gift from the Duke Energy Foundation to support workforce development and teaching and research related to the clean generation and delivery of energy.