awards and recognition

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.

Mar 13, 2019

Brain Power

Ziad Ali aims to combine electrical engineering and neuroscience to treat disorders such as epilepsy and Parkinson's. The NC State senior will pursue a Ph.D. at Stanford thanks to a Knight-Hennessy Scholarship.

Astronaut Christina Koch delivering a talk at NC State University

Mar 6, 2019

Blasting Off Into History

Three-time NC State graduate Christina Hammock Koch takes off for the International Space Station on March 14. She plans to conduct experiments on various subjects — and make history.

NC State's Memorial Belltower and North Carolina state flag

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 20, 2019

3 to Receive Watauga Medal

S. Frank Culberson, Charles A. Flink II and James A. Stewart will receive NC State's highest nonacademic honor for their extraordinary service and commitment to the university.

Feb 19, 2019

Veronica Augustyn Named Sloan Research Fellow

Veronica Augustyn has been awarded a 2019 Sloan Research Fellowship.

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.

Bird sits on top of the wolf statues outside Murphy Football Center

Feb 14, 2019

Woodson, Alumni Land Spots on ‘Power 100’ List

Chancellor Randy Woodson and a number of NC State alumni were recognized for significant contributions to their enterprises, industries and communities.

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.

A close-up of of one of the woven wolves at Wolf Plaza on NC State's campus.

Nov 27, 2018

4 NC State Faculty Named AAAS Fellows

The American Association for the Advancement of Science elects 416 fellows, including four from NC State. Meet our newest members of the prestigious organization.

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.

Recent photo of Irwin Holmes in his letterman's jacket.

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.

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.

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.