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Jun 12, 2015

Rebar Named New Research Chief

Internationally recognized veterinary pathologist Alan Rebar comes to NC State to lead the research office. 

Jun 3, 2015

The Conservation Fund Selected to Lead Hofmann Forest Negotiations

The Board of Trustees for the Endowment Fund of NC State University has selected The Conservation Fund, supported by the law firm of Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan, to manage land-use negotiations for Hofmann Forest. The Conservation Fund-led partnership was selected out of 14 submissions following the Endowment Fund and Natural Resources Foundation’s announcement of a new… 

May 29, 2015

NC State Hosts Higher Education Economic Development Summit

Innovation, competitiveness and economic development are on tap as NC State hosts higher ed summit. 

Apr 27, 2015

Terry Foundation Gives $16 Million for Veterinary Research, Scholarships

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today a $16 million gift from the Randall B. Terry Charitable Foundation that will fund research, scholarships and endowed professorships at NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Feb 20, 2015

NC State Creates Our Three Winners Scholarship Fund

NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson today announced the creation of the “Our Three Winners” scholarship endowment to honor three exceptional members of the Wolfpack family whose lives were cut tragically short. The endowment, which has been created with insights and advice from family members, will provide annual support to students in NC State’s Poole College of… 

Jan 16, 2015

Chancellor Thanks Ross for Leadership

Chancellor Randy Woodson applauds the service of UNC system President Tom Ross, who is stepping down next January. The chancellor says he anticipates a smooth transition as Ross completes his tenure and the system prepares to welcome a new chief executive. 

Dec 5, 2014

Hofmann Forest Purchase Agreement Terminates

Editor’s Note: The information on this page is outdated and no longer accurate. Get the most current information on the future of Hofmann Forest. The Board of Trustees for the Endowment Fund of NC State University announced today that the purchase agreement for Hofmann Forest has terminated with the buyers unable to finalize the financial contingencies of the… 

Jul 31, 2014

UNC Campus Security Initiative Releases Final Report and Recommendations

The UNC Campus Security Initiative issued a final report today, offering a comprehensive review and recommendations for improving safety and security across the 17-campus University of North Carolina. In a time of growing concern and increasing regulation of safety issues on college campuses, the UNC system has undertaken a detailed, clear-eyed analysis of what UNC… 

Jul 10, 2014

NC State Designated ‘Innovation & Economic Prosperity University’ by APLU

In recognition of a strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today designated North Carolina State University as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity University. The designation acknowledges universities working with public and private sector partners in their states and regions to support economic development through a variety of activities,… 

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 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… 

Mar 10, 2014

$3 Million Gift to NC State University Seeds Rural Student Access Initiative

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today a $3 million gift that will start the “Farm to Philanthropy” program designed to expand rural students’ access to an NC State University education. The gift from Dr. Joseph K. and Deborah Kapp Gordon of Raleigh to the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will support a number of initiatives… 

Mar 4, 2014

Former Chancellor Joab Thomas Dies

The Harvard-educated biologist who led NC State to strong growth in facilities, grants and fundraising, died Monday in his native Alabama. The university remembers Joab Thomas. 

Feb 26, 2014

Woodson’s Spring Update March 17

If you feel like dancing during the chancellor's spring update, you'll be in the right place at the right time. The event is being held in the beautiful new Talley Student Union ballroom on, as luck would have it, St. Patrick's Day. Arrive early to get a seat. 

Feb 5, 2014

Emerging Issues Forum to Focus on Teachers, Teacher Quality

National education experts and policy leaders will join N.C. leaders to discuss how teacher quality impacts educational outcomes at the 29th annual Emerging Issues Forum. This year’s forum, titled “Teachers and the Great Economic Debate,” is scheduled for Feb. 10-11 at the Raleigh Convention Center. More than 150 K-12 educators and administrators from across North…