University Communications

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. 

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.