Awards and Honors

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May 2, 2019

14 Score NSF Fellowships for Graduate Research

The highly competitive awards go to students pursuing graduate degrees in the STEM disciplines.

May 1, 2019

Walt Wolfram Accepted Into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The linguist joins a selective organization that recognizes leaders in various fields and disciplines.

Apr 29, 2019

Woodson Honored as a Top CEO in the Triangle

A nationally recognized scholar and academic leader, NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson was named a “CEO of the Year” by the Triangle Business Journal.

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Apr 29, 2019

Early-Career Faculty Win Prestigious NSF Awards

Nine NC State faculty members have received one of the highest honors given by the National Science Foundation to early-career researchers.

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Mar 26, 2019

4 Alumni Named to BOT

A former student body president joins the NC State Board of Trustees, and three current members are reappointed.

Josip Simunovic in his lab, surrounded by shiny, metal equipment.

Mar 14, 2019

Food Scientist Honored

Food science pioneer Josip Simunovic is recognized by the Institute of Food Technologists.

Christina Koch and Madison Maloney in front of NASA shuttle.

Mar 13, 2019

A Dream Takes Flight

Madison Maloney aspires to follow friend and mentor Christina Hammock Koch into space. Thanks to a prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, the NC State senior begins graduate studies in astronautics at Stanford this fall.

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Feb 27, 2019

2018-19 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2018-19 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation due to their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, research and community engagement.

Feb 14, 2019

NC State a Fulbright Leader — Again

NC State again makes the list of research universities with the most Fulbright U.S. Scholars.

Photo of Rodolphe Barrangou with graduate student Matthew Nethery in the lab.

Feb 8, 2019

Rodolphe Barrangou Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Rodolphe Barrangou receives more prestigious recognition with his election to the National Academy of Engineering.

Dec 18, 2018

NC State to Hold Fall Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday

It's time to celebrate with 3,400 new fall graduates in PNC Arena.

Nov 27, 2018

NASA Engineer, Leader to Give NC State Fall Commencement Speech

NC State grads will draw inspiration from commencement speaker Christine Mann Darden, an internationally recognized researcher whose work is fueling the development of supersonic jets.

Nov 9, 2018

NC State’s Walt Wolfram Receives UNC System’s Holshouser Award

For his work toward "improving the quality of life for all North Carolinians," William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor Walt Wolfram has been honored with the 2018 Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service.

J. Mark Scearce, professor of art and design, sits at a piano.

Oct 25, 2018

Faculty Strengthen Communities Through Extension and Engagement

J. Mark Scearce, professor of art and design, created a new original score for Dracula as a special commission for the Carolina Ballet, helping bring in crucial revenue for the nonprofit arts organization.

Oct 21, 2018

Faculty, Staff, Student and Alumni Awards and Honors

Below you’ll find a list of awards and honors recently earned by the NC State community. This list presents highlights taken from published news stories and from submissions made by colleges and units across the university. Visit news.ncsu.edu/submit-award/ to submit an award or honor to be considered for future recognition. Jump to: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences College…