University Communications

Jan 31, 2013

Taylor Awarded Leopold Fellowship

Laura Taylor is one of just 20 environmental researchers in North America to receive the prestigious Leopold Leadership Fellowship for 2013. 

Jan 30, 2013

Employee Giving Breaks Records

NC State sets an all-time record for giving with its Wolfpack Gives Back effort, the 2012 State Employees Combined Campaign. See how we did it. 

Jan 30, 2013

Another Emmy for ‘In the Garden’

"In the Garden with Bryce Lane" strikes Emmy gold for the second time, bringing home the iconic award last week for the best informational program in the region. 

Jan 29, 2013

African Childhood Inspires Novel

For her first novel, "A Different Sun," English Professor Elaine Orr draws inspiration from her parents, her Nigerian homeland and a 160-year-old diary of a Baptist missionary. 

Jan 28, 2013

Faculty Fight Asian Soybean Rust

Two NC State faculty members have been honored for their efforts to protect soybean growers from Asian soybean rust. The disease caused soybean losses of up to 80 percent in South America before spreading to the United States. 

Jan 28, 2013

Hofmann Forest for Sale

NC State will sell Hofmann Forest, the largest forest in eastern North Carolina, to support programs in the College of Natural Resources. Dean Mary Watzin announces the decision by the Natural Resources Foundation. 

Jan 28, 2013

McClymont Exhibit at CAM Raleigh

Meet exhibiting artist Alistair McClymont 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at CAM Raleigh. 

Jan 25, 2013

Time-Lapse of Emerging Issues Commons

Watch a cool time-lapse video of the construction of the Emerging Issues Commons in the new Hunt Library. 

Jan 25, 2013

Guantanamo Prosecutor to Speak Against Torture

A major figure in the international debate over the U.S. policy of using torture on its “war-on-terror” detainees will speak at NC State on Feb. 1. 

Jan 25, 2013

Nominations Open for Equity Award

The Council on the Status of Women invites you to nominate NC State faculty, staff and students for the Equity for Women Award. 

Jan 25, 2013

The Secrets of Public Speaking

Afraid of public speaking? Follow some easy advice from communication expert Elizabeth Nelson and develop your skills as an engaging speaker. 

Jan 24, 2013

Moving North Carolina Forward

From its beautiful new home in the Hunt Library, the Institute for Emerging Issues turns its eye on North Carolina manufacturing, the focus of its 28th annual Emerging Issues Forum next month. 

Jan 23, 2013

Pulitzer Winner on Lincoln’s Legacy

James McPherson, Civil War historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Battle Cry of Freedom,” will deliver a talk titled, “Lincoln’s Legacy for Our Time” as part of NC State’s History Weekend. 

Jan 23, 2013

Don’t Miss Textiles Open House

Learn more about the new world of textiles at the College of Textiles open house, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. 

Jan 23, 2013

Seed Grants Available

Funds are available from the Office of Outreach and Engagement for projects related to extension, engagement and economic development activities for the 2013-14 fiscal year.