Awards and Honors

Published on Oct 17, 2018

Chancellor Woodson to Deliver Fall Address Nov. 2

As part of Red and White Week — NC State's weeklong Homecoming celebrations — Chancellor Woodson will deliver his annual address to the university community. 

Published on Oct 15, 2018

Holmes Hall Honors Groundbreaking Graduate, Athlete

Irwin Holmes, NC State's first black graduate and the first varsity athlete to compete at an Atlantic Coast Conference school, will be honored for his perseverance and dedication to the university when the University College Commons is renamed Holmes Hall. 

Published on Sep 27, 2018

September Awards and Honors

NC State faculty, staff and students nabbed lots of local and national awards and honors in the past month. Check out our awards roundup to see who earned the bragging rights. 

Published on Sep 20, 2018

Tell Us About Awards, Honors

University Communications and Marketing debuts a new form to help faculty, staff, students and alumni share information about recent awards and honors. Don't be shy. 

Published on Aug 15, 2018

Out of the Lab and Into the World

From nanomaterials that mimic our own platelets to a promising baby-formula prebiotic and a possible canine cancer vaccine, the recipients of this year's Chancellor's Innovation Fund are prepping groundbreaking research for the open market. Meet this year's awardees and see how their discoveries could change your life. 

Published on Jul 12, 2018

American Chemical Society to Honor Velev

Orlin Velev will receive the Langmuir Lectureship Award from the American Chemical Society in August. 

Published on May 23, 2018

Professor Emeritus Honored for Service in Retirement

The Association of Retired Faculty recognizes longtime physics professor Richard Patty. 

Published on May 22, 2018

Lee to Focus on Data Science as RTI Scholar

As a new RTI University Scholar, Hollylynne Lee will collaborate on a project to help teachers incorporate statistics and data science into their classes. 

Published on May 14, 2018

NC State’s Ruben Carbonell Receives UNC System’s O. Max Gardner Award

Ruben Carbonell's distinguished career garners top recognition from the University of North Carolina System. 

Published on May 8, 2018

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 12

It's tassel-turning time for 5,915 NC State graduates. 

Published on May 3, 2018

4 Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Chancellor Randy Woodson presents four faculty members with the university’s highest honor. The Holladay Medal recognizes outstanding achievement and sustained impact in research, teaching or extension and engagement. 

Published on May 2, 2018

NC State’s Rodolphe Barrangou Elected to National Academy of Sciences

CRISPR pioneer Rodolphe Barrangou has been elected to one of the world's most prestigious and influential scientific societies. 

Published on Apr 23, 2018

Textile Engineering Prof Wins UNC Teaching Award

Melissa Pasquinelli emphasizes creative and critical thought in the classroom. Her approach means she sometimes learns alongside her students. 

Published on Apr 23, 2018

Edelman to Give NC State Spring Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will hear inspiring words from Marian Wright Edelman, an advocate for disadvantaged Americans, and recognize the work of Temple Grandin, a pioneer in improving animal welfare, during spring graduation ceremonies May 12. 

Published on Apr 18, 2018

Davidian Wins ASA Founders Award

Marie Davidian has received one of the top honors from the American Statistical Association.