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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… 

Jan 23, 2014

Officials Praise Climate Center at Opening

NC State celebrated the opening of the Southeast Climate Science Center this week at an event drawing an enthusiastic mix of university leaders, federal officials and students. 

Jan 17, 2014

Woodson Unveils College Access Plan

At a White House meeting this week, Chancellor Randy Woodson announced the launch of the College Pipeline Initiative to help low-income students succeed in college. 

Jan 16, 2014

NC State Chancellor Visits White House; Announces New Initiative to Increase College Enrollment for Low-Income Students

At a White House gathering of leaders in higher education, North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson today unveils the university’s plan to help low-income students enroll and succeed in college. The plan, dubbed the College Pipeline Initiative, consists of three major commitments: increasing the presence of high school advisers; bridging the performance gap in… 

Jan 15, 2014

NC State Chancellor’s Statement on Announcement by President Obama

The following is a statement from NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson regarding today’s on-campus announcement by President Obama that NC State will lead the new Next Generation Power Electronics National Manufacturing Innovation Institute. This $140 million initiative includes a $70 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) – the largest single grant in NC State history.… 

Jan 14, 2014

Woodson Invited to White House

Chancellor Randy Woodson will join education leaders from across the country at the White House on Thursday to discuss access to higher education. 

Nov 12, 2013

5 Questions With the Chancellor

Chancellor Randy Woodson talks with the Bulletin about the challenges confronting public universities as he steps into one of the top leadership roles in higher education. 

Nov 12, 2013

NC State Chancellor Woodson Named Chairman of APLU Board

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson has been named to the top board post in the nation’s oldest higher education association, beginning a one-year term as chairman of the board of directors for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). APLU President Peter McPherson announced Woodson’s selection this week at the association’s annual conference in Washington,… 

Oct 10, 2013

Faculty Meeting Focused on Strategy

At Tuesday's general faculty meeting, Chancellor Randy Woodson solicited ideas for maintaining the university's momentum in tough economic times. Find out how you can join the conversation. 

Sep 27, 2013

NC State Announces $50 Million Gift From Park Foundation

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today a $50 million gift from the Park Foundation – the largest single contribution in NC State’s 126-year history – that will go toward permanently funding the university’s prestigious Park Scholarships program. Together with additional donor support, this gift will enable an endowment to provide income in perpetuity to attract the brightest… 

Aug 23, 2013

Second-Annual Packapalooza Festival Takes Over Hillsborough Street

The second-annual Packapalooza street festival and block party will take over Hillsborough Street on Saturday, Aug. 24, with a combination of food, fun and music. The festival will feature more than 200 booths and artisans. Media coverage of the event, which is free and open to the public and will kick off at 2 p.m.…