University Communications

Aug 31, 2016

Honoring NC State’s Top ‘Yambassador’

Henry M. Covington was a longtime extension specialist whose research and partnerships with growers spurred the growth of North Carolina’s sweet potato industry. He passed away in 2004, but the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission (NCSPC) established an endowment to honor the man affectionately known as “Mr. Sweet Potato” and to ensure that his legacy would continue. 

Aug 25, 2016

Crossroads of Campus

What will go in the Harrelson hole? Here's a vision for the Crossroads building, which could become the heart of main campus on the edge of the Brickyard. 

Aug 23, 2016

View Highlights From Packapalooza

Check out our social media roundup of Packapalooza 2016. You may even spot yourself among the event’s 75,000 participants. 

Aug 16, 2016

Head of the Class

This fall, NC State welcomes two new college deans to campus, while three deans start their second year at the helm of their respective colleges. Explore their insights as the 2017 academic year gets underway. 

Aug 8, 2016

Red, White and Gold!

In the first international meet of his career, NC State’s Ryan Held helps the United States win a gold medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay in Rio. 

Aug 5, 2016

A Fighting Chance

As firefighters in California unite to battle wildfires fueled by extreme heat, NC State textiles and natural resources researchers have joined forces to better protect them under the worst circumstances. 

Aug 3, 2016

Move-In to Impact Traffic, Parking

Campus welcomes students moving in for the fall semester next week. To avoid traffic and parking issues, check out some helpful information from NC State Transportation. And yes, that was a quick summer. 

Aug 3, 2016

Passports Now Available at NC State

A journey of a thousand miles begins at the passport services office in the Witherspoon Student Center. You can thank our friends in International Affairs for this new campus service. 

Jul 20, 2016

Classes Help You Master Online Tools

Flummoxed by Google Apps or other information technology tools? Then sign up for one or more courses offered by the Office of Information Technology this summer. 

Jul 19, 2016

BOT Officers Re-elected

The Board of Trustees stays the course, re-electing its current slate of officers for another term. 

Jul 14, 2016

Woodson Encourages Respectful Dialogue

After a week marked by violence and mourning across the nation, Chancellor Randy Woodson reaffirms the importance of diversity and dialogue at NC State. 

Jul 11, 2016

System Taps Howell to Lead External Affairs

Longtime administrator Kevin Howell has been named senior vice president for external affairs for the UNC System. The NC State alumnus leads a new division responsible for communications, state and federal government relations, and international, community and economic engagement. 

Jun 30, 2016

Incoming CVM Student Named Tillman Scholar

Maj. Amie Pflaum, former Blackhawk helicopter pilot in Afghanistan, is one of 60 Tillman Scholars for 2016, given annually by the Pat Tillman Foundation. She plans to become a public health veterinarian for the U.S. Army, specializing in humanitarian missions in the developing world. 

Jun 29, 2016

Air Rifle Shooter Wins National Title

NC State air rifle shooter Lucas Kozeniesky, a rising senior in sports management who recently qualified for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, posted three strong rounds to win the USA Shooting National Championships. 

Jun 27, 2016

Closing the Gap

Meet two NC State programs working to close the educational achievement gap between North Carolina's rural and urban schools.