awards and recognition

Jun 30, 2016

Hunt Library Among Top 100 Designs

NC State’s Hunt Library, renowned for its blend of advanced technology and ultramodern design, is now considered one of the nation’s top architecture projects. See why it made the list of iconic buildings.

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.

A young boy cradles a sweet potato in a field.

Jun 28, 2016

Ph.D. Alumni Andrade, Mwanga Win World Food Prize

Two NC State alumni are among the four winners of the 2016 World Food Prize, one of the most important and coveted international awards given in agriculture.

NC State genetics researcher Trudy Mackay in her lab.

Jun 24, 2016

The Fly Whisperer

Pioneering geneticist Trudy Mackay's work with fruit flies is influencing scientists around the world and leading to important discoveries.

Jun 22, 2016

Makerspace Honored for Innovation

Makerspace at the D. H. Hill Library nabs an award from the Special Libraries Association in recognition of its innovative outreach efforts on campus.

Jun 22, 2016

5 Honored for Outstanding Service

Five NC State staff members receive the highest honor the university bestows on non-faculty employees: the Award for Excellence. Meet the remarkable winners.

Jun 16, 2016

Zelnak Wins Godwin Award

On June 2, Steve Zelnak received the 2016 Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award from the NC State Foundation in recognition of his impact at NC State.

Jun 16, 2016

Moore Receives Raleigh Medal of Arts

NC State Live director Sharon Moore is one of six winners of the 2016 Raleigh Medal of Arts, the city's highest arts honor.

Jun 9, 2016

NCSU Libraries Honored in White House Ceremony

NCSU Libraries Susan Nutter and Marsha Gordon accept the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from First Lady Michelle Obama in a White House ceremony.

May 20, 2016

DeSimone Receives National Medal in White House Ceremony

Chemical engineer Joe DeSimone receives one of the nation's highest honors - the National Medal of Technology and Innovation - during a White House ceremony.

The Memorial Belltower at NC State lit in red to celebrate faculty excellence.

May 5, 2016

Honoring Outstanding Faculty

NC State recognized 33 outstanding faculty members at the 2016 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 3. The annual event honors faculty who have won prestigious state, national and international awards and accolades throughout the academic year.

May 4, 2016

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 7

Nearly 5,600 students will graduate this week.

May 3, 2016

NC State Selects 40 Park Scholars for Class of 2020

Forty outstanding students in the Class of 2020 receive Park Scholarships.

May 2, 2016

NC State Goodnight Scholars Named

STEM and STEM-education programs get a boost with 50 high-achieving Goodnight Scholars.