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Howard Baum

Sep 2, 2026

A Love of Numbers and Sports

Statistician Howard Baum kept stats for the Wolfpack Sports Network for 59 years. He died Aug. 27 at his home in Fayetteville at the age of 92.
Professor Chris DePerno holds up a bottle of Slobberin' Sauce.

Aug 20, 2026

The Secret Sauce for Student Success

For more than a decade, Professor Chris DePerno has been working to perfect his homemade barbecue sauce. Now he’s sharing it with the world as part of a co-branded partnership with NC State.
Wearable, multimodal sensor that detects gaseous, aerosolized, and aqueous environmental toxins and alerts the wearer via unique haptic feedback codes.

Jul 24, 2026

Wearable Patch Vibrates When It Detects Environmental Hazards

A wearable patch can detect environmental hazards and notify wearers by vibrating against their skin.
David Bliss climbs the metal stairs inside the Belltower.

Jul 15, 2026

From LARPing to Lighting: Meet the Keeper of the Belltower

Live-action role-playing taught David Bliss how to solve problems creatively, a necessary skill in his job as NC State's building technology systems manager.
The setting sun shines on a field of soybeans.

Jul 1, 2026

NC State (and America) the Beautiful

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, discover how NC State has contributed to its prosperity, defense, culture and more.
A Hurricanes player lifts the Stanley Cup trophy over his head following the team's NHL championship victory.

Jun 18, 2026

Celebrating Our Hometown Stanley Cup Champions

Take a look at how the NC State community contributed to the Carolina Hurricanes' quest for the 2026 NHL championship — and what faculty research revealed about the team’s success.
Two men in red shirts and white pants walk on a baseball field

Jun 4, 2026

What Will Avent’s Retirement Look Like? ‘No Idea’

After 30 years, Elliott Avent announced the end of his NC State baseball head coaching career. His longtime assistant and associate head coach, Chris Hart, has been named his successor.
Carolina Hurricanes fans stand and wave white towels during the pregame ceremonies

Jun 4, 2026

Make Some Noise: How Does Crowd Sound Affect the Stanley Cup Final?

How does the Lenovo Center’s design make it such a loud venue for hockey games? Does it give the hometown Carolina Hurricanes a psychological edge over opponents? NC State experts weigh in.
Student volunteers package asparagus from a dining hall as part of the Food Recovery Network Initiative.

Jun 4, 2026

Hungry To Help

With help from NC State Dining, the student-led Food Recovery Network alleviates food insecurity by rescuing leftovers that otherwise would go to waste.
Warwick Arden interacts with guests at an event on campus.

May 21, 2026

Farewell to NC State’s Longest-Serving Provost

Warwick Arden served as NC State’s executive vice chancellor and provost from May 2009 to May 2026.
Steven Greene at his podium on the set of Jeopardy!

May 7, 2026

Putting His Knowledge to the Test

The tables will turn for Steven Greene, a professor of political science, when he’s the one who has to provide the answers — in the form of a question, of course — as a contestant on the May 11 episode of Jeopardy!
An abstract digital illustration representing data processing or a neural network path against a dark navy blue background.

May 4, 2026

AI-Powered Lab Discovers Brighter Lead-Free Nanomaterials in 12 Hours

Autonomous lab navigated through billions of potential "recipes" to identify brighter, lead-free light-emitting nanomaterials in just 12 hours.
Rows of graduates wearing red and black caps at NC State commencement.

Apr 29, 2026

Learning on the Job

Meet five faculty and staff members who are earning degrees from NC State at spring commencement.
Campus gateway sign reading NC State University

Apr 15, 2026

Researchers Synthesize Photosynthetic Molecule Found in Bacteria

Researchers synthesize bacteriochlorophyll a for the first time.
Christina Koch looks down at the Earth from the window of the Orion spacecraft.

Apr 9, 2026

Koch Eager for Splashdown

Three-time NC State graduate and Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch and the other three members of the crew are headed back to Earth following NASA’s first return to the moon in more than 50 years.