University Communications

Jan 30, 2008

NC State University Announces 98 Park Scholarships Finalists

North Carolina State University has named 98 students as finalists for the 13th class of Park Scholars. These prestigious awards are valued at about $59,000 for North Carolina residents and $107,000 for out-of-state students. The Park Foundation has committed $4 million to be awarded to 50 of these outstanding students by March 1. The remaining… 

Jan 29, 2008

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor To Discuss Rising Economic Power of China and India at NC State’s Millennium Seminar Series

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series with a presentation to students, faculty, staff and the public at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, in Stewart Theater on campus. Media coverage is invited. Reich’s remarks will focus on the rising economic powers of China and… 

Jan 25, 2008

NC State Students Take Lead In Water Conservation Challenge

Forget the Wolfpack’s football conquest of the Tarheels and UNC’s recent basketball victory. The stakes are even higher as students from the two schools go at it in a challenge to see who can conserve the most water. 

Jan 23, 2008

‘Green’ Millennium Seminar on UNC-TV

If you missed the “Green” Millennium Seminar last October – which featured Charlie Rose and a panel of experts on “Green” design – you can watch the entire seminar on UNC-TV on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 10 p.m. The program will feature North Carolina native and Emmy Award winning journalist Charlie Rose moderating a panel… 

Jan 17, 2008

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor To Discuss Rising Economic Power of China and India at NC State’s Millennium Seminar Series

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series with a presentation to students, faculty, staff and the public at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, in Stewart Theater on campus. His remarks will focus on the rising economic powers of China and India and what effect… 

Jan 11, 2008

Centennial Campus Named Top Research Park of the Year

North Carolina State University's Centennial Campus has been named the top Research Science Park of the Year. The Association of University Research Parks (AURP) made the announcement at its annual awards luncheon. 

Nov 7, 2007

Faculty and Staff Notes

News briefs for the week of Nov. 7, 2007. 

Nov 7, 2007

Human Rights Day Events

A photo exhibit of portraits of human rights defenders will open at the African American Cultural Center in Witherspoon Center on Monday, Nov. 12. 

Nov 7, 2007

Passings

Remembering the lives and accomplishments of departed colleagues and friends. They made NC State a better place. 

Nov 7, 2007

Former Southwest Airlines CEO Headlines Shelton Forum

Former Southwest Airlines CEO Howard Putnam will give the keynote address at the Shelton Leadership Forum. 

Nov 7, 2007

Food for Thought

Kenya native Esther Ngumbi brings a message of empowerment to NC State next week when she challenges us to fight to end hunger. 

Nov 7, 2007

The Long Run

Peggy Nipper looks back on 50 years at NC State. 

Oct 31, 2007

Faculty and Staff Notes

News briefs for the week of Oct. 31, 2007. 

Oct 31, 2007

It’s All Good News at Staff Forum

University employees discussed plans to improve campus safety and enhance nearby Hillsborough Street at the staff senate's 2007 Open Forum Oct. 11. 

Oct 31, 2007

Emergency System Adds Sirens, Text Messaging

The university will install an early warning system capable of siren and voice alerts across the campus.