awards and recognition

Apr 30, 2014

Sustainability Efforts Lauded

NC State is fast gaining a reputation for environmental stewardship. Find out about the university's award-winning efforts, from food service to crop science. 

Apr 30, 2014

Teaching Awards Announced

NC State presents its top teaching awards for the year. See who made the list for excellence and innovation in teaching. 

Apr 23, 2014

PFL Graduates Honored

The Graduate School recognized the graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who have successfully completed the Preparing Future Leaders programs. 

Apr 23, 2014

Controlled Drainage Expert Honored

An NC State researcher has been honored for his work to promote best practices in drainage water management. 

Apr 21, 2014

U.S. Archivist to Speak at NC State Commencement

David S. Ferriero, archivist of the United States, will deliver NC State’s commencement address on Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. at the PNC Arena in Raleigh. During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer honorary degrees on Ferriero and noted sculptor Thomas Sayre. Ferriero heads the National Archives and Records Administration, responsible for running 13… 

Apr 17, 2014

MBA Team Best in Branding

Innovative educational programs give students in the Jenkins Graduate School a big advantage over the competition as they tackle the task of rebranding the state of North Carolina. Find out how they edged out 100 other teams to grab the top prize. 

Apr 17, 2014

Nonproliferation Work Scores $25 Million

NC State will lead a consortium dedicated to reducing the spread of nuclear weapons. The $25 million federal grant fueling the effort is just the latest in a series of major research awards. 

Apr 17, 2014

10 Named to Athletic Hall of Fame

The newest 10-member class of the three-year-old NC State Athletic Hall of Fame brings the total number of inductees to 30, representing 10 varsity sports. 

Apr 16, 2014

Student Named Innovation Fellow

Natalia von Windheim, a materials science and engineering major, has been named a University Innovation Fellow. 

Apr 16, 2014

Prof Honored With System’s Top Award

The UNC Board of Governors has awarded the prestigious O. Max Gardner Award to Jay Narayan. Read about the researcher's groundbreaking work in materials science. 

Apr 16, 2014

NC State Awarded $25 Million NNSA Grant to Develop Leaders, Improve Technological Capabilities for Detecting Nuclear Proliferation

NC State today was awarded a five-year, $25 million grant by the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development to develop the next generation of leaders with practical experience in technical fields relevant to nuclear nonproliferation. NC State was selected by NNSA over 22 other proposals following a competitive process that… 

Apr 13, 2014

Athletics Honors Top Performers

Women's basketball player Kody Burke took home three major awards, including the H.C. Kennett Award as the school's top female athlete, Monday night at the annual Wolfie Awards banquet. Baseball pitcher Carlos Rodon won the top male athlete award for his performance during the 2013 season. 

Apr 11, 2014

Narayan Receives UNC System O. Max Gardner Award

Dr. Jay Narayan, John C. C. Fan Family Distinguished Chair Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University, is the 2014 recipient of the O. Max Gardner Award – the most significant universitywide honor given to faculty by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. The award is presented each year… 

Apr 7, 2014

Praxair to Invest $1.33 Million in NC State’s College of Engineering

North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering will receive a $1.33 million gift from Praxair Inc. and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Steve Angel, to support workforce development, diversity initiatives, and teaching and research related to areas of engineering and technology of specific interest to Praxair. Angel’s contribution of $667,000 will be matched by… 

Apr 3, 2014

Jasper Awarded Fulbright

Textile engineering professor Warren J. Jasper will travel to Israel to lecture on color and color differences in art, science and engineering.