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Oct 23, 2012

NC State Chancellor Woodson Delivers State of the University Address

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson delivered an impassioned state of the university address Tuesday in which he bridged the past and present – celebrating 125 years of impact as a land-grant institution and praising students, faculty and staff for a variety of recent first-time successes. “NC State continues to transform lives on campus, in… 

Sep 17, 2012

Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens Persist in Antibiotic-Free Pigs

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found identical strains of antibiotic-resistant Campylobacter Coli (C. coli) in both antibiotic-free (ABF) and conventionally raised pigs. This finding may indicate that these antibiotic-resistant pathogens can persist and thrive in the environment, regardless of antimicrobial usage by pork producers. Dr. Siddhartha Thakur, assistant professor of population health and… 

Sep 13, 2012

NC State Makes It Easy to Be Green: Recycled Rafts, Electric Vehicles, Zero-Waste Tailgate

What: Fill up with fun, free food and rechargeable cars at NC State. You won’t find a red Solo cup at the Wolfpack’s green tailgate, but you could win a reusable beverage container to take its place. A zero-waste tailgate demonstration will feature composting, cornhole games with a recycling theme and locally sourced food. During NC State’s… 

Sep 12, 2012

NC State Earns High Marks for Quality and Affordability, Innovative Changes

Newly released rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges Edition give NC State high marks as a national best value – a measure that reflects academic quality and affordability – and point to NC State as an “up-and-comer” that has recently made the “most promising and innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty,… 

Aug 27, 2012

NC State Photo Exhibit Highlights Historic Civil Rights Marches

What: North Carolina State University is hosting the black-and-white photo exhibit “Selma to Montgomery: A March for the Right to Vote.” The exhibit consists of 46 black-and-white photos by Spider Martin, who documented the series of civil rights marches in 1965 that focused on convincing Alabama Gov. George Wallace to enact legislation to secure voting… 

Aug 16, 2012

Packapalooza Street Fair Celebrates 125 Years of NC State

On Aug. 18, historic Hillsborough Street in Raleigh will be the site of Packapalooza, an all-day block party and street festival celebrating North Carolina State University’s 125th birthday. Music, activities and food will be part of the festival, which will feature more than 160 booths from local and university sponsors. The event, which is free… 

Aug 1, 2012

NC State Alum Fred Hartman Named Director of Public Relations

North Carolina State University alumnus Fred Hartman has been named the university’s director of public relations, overseeing media relations, internal and constituent communications at NC State. “We are thrilled to have a professional with such broad experience and a strong track record of success join the NC State team,” said Brad Bohlander, the university’s chief communications officer.… 

Jul 11, 2012

NC State Elects Board of Trustees Officers

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees today elected Barbara Mulkey as chair, Norris Tolson as first vice chair, Ben Jenkins as second vice chair and Jack Cozort as secretary. The NC State Board of Trustees is composed of 13 members – eight are elected by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors; four… 

Jul 3, 2012

Dr. Mary Watzin Named Dean of NC State’s College of Natural Resources

Dr. Mary Catherine Watzin, dean of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont, has been named dean of the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University, effective Oct. 15. Provost Warwick Arden announced the appointment today. “I’m very pleased that Dr. Watzin will be joining us to… 

Jun 15, 2012

Gayle S. Lanier Named to NC State Board of Trustees

Gayle S. Lanier has been appointed by the UNC Board of Governors to the North Carolina State University Board of Trustees.  She replaces Phil Freelon, who has stepped down due to a U.S. presidential appointment. Lanier works in Raleigh as vice president of corporate services for Progress Energy.  Prior to serving in this role, Lanier… 

Jun 12, 2012

NC State Announces Spring Graduates, Dean’s List

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson announced that 6,961 undergraduate students earned Dean’s List honors at NC State during the spring 2012 semester. To make the Dean’s List, students must earn an academic grade-point average of 3.25 or higher if they are carrying 15 or more hours of coursework, or a 3.5 grade-point average if… 

May 9, 2012

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 12

North Carolina State University will confer more than 5,200 degrees on graduating students during its spring commencement exercise, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 12, in the PNC Arena in Raleigh. Media coverage is invited. Philip Rivers, quarterback for the San Diego Chargers and NC State alumnus, will deliver the commencement address. Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer… 

May 9, 2012

North Carolina State University Selects Park Scholars

North Carolina State University has selected 45 Park Scholars for fall 2012. Winners were selected from a pool of nearly 1,500 highly qualified applicants. Biographies and photos of the Class of 2016 Park Scholars can be accessed on the Web. The Park Scholarships program brings exceptional students to NC State based on outstanding accomplishments and potential in… 

Apr 23, 2012

NC State Holds Art2Wear Fashion Show

Eighteen students from North Carolina State University will present their original designs during the Art2Wear fashion show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 in Reynolds Coliseum. Art2Wear, which started at the College of Design in 2002 with a hundred spectators, now draws an audience of 4,000 to Reynolds Coliseum. The event is sponsored by the… 

Apr 13, 2012

Rivers to Deliver Spring Commencement Address at NC State

Philip Rivers, a record-setting passer at NC State and current starting quarterback for the NFL’s San Diego Chargers, will deliver NC State’s commencement address on Saturday, May 12, at PNC Arena in Raleigh. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer honorary degrees on behalf of NC State to Robert B.…