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Sep 17, 2010

NC State Launches “Springboard” to Job Creation

North Carolina State University has promised by 2012 to double the number of startup companies it launches each year, creating much-needed jobs for workers statewide. NC State’s new innovation “hub,” called the Springboard Innovation Partnership Portal, will play a key role in achieving this goal by facilitating business partnerships and speeding up the pipeline through which… 

Sep 14, 2010

No Bull Session

Chancellor Randy Woodson got down to business at his first campus forum on Monday, rallying faculty and staff for the challenges ahead and evangelizing on behalf of a strategic planning effort that aims to match resources to dreams. 

Sep 14, 2010

NC State Celebrates Opening Of New Engineering Building

North Carolina State University is opening a new building on its Centennial Campus that will provide a state-of-the-art platform for students and faculty to make the next generation of breakthroughs in mechanical, aerospace and biomedical engineering. An event marking the opening of Engineering Building III will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15. 

Sep 10, 2010

NC State Unveils New Entrepreneurship Facility For Students

North Carolina State University is unveiling a new facility designed to help student entrepreneurs dream up new ideas – and turn those dreams into reality. The facility, called “The Phase I Garage,” was sponsored by the NC State Entrepreneurship Initiative and Red Hat, Inc. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house will be held Sept. 13 from… 

Sep 8, 2010

Campus Forum Planned

What's the big idea? Find out about NC State's strategic planning effort when Chancellor Randy Woodson holds a forum for faculty, staff and students on Sept. 13. 

Sep 7, 2010

This Red House

It has been more than 80 years since NC State built a new chancellor’s residence. A thing or two has changed since 1928 – like the advent of central heat and air conditioning, which are among the many “retrofittings” that have taken place at the residence. The way the residence is used has changed a great deal, too, as… 

Sep 7, 2010

This Red House

Construction is in full swing on a new chancellor’s residence on Centennial Campus. Located near the Park Alumni Center, the new house will be home to Wolfpack gatherings for years to come. 

Aug 30, 2010

On Tour

As the leader of the only university with a presence in all 100 North Carolina counties, NC State chancellor Dr. Randy Woodson - along with his wife, Susan - hit the road this summer to gain a firsthand look at how NC State makes a difference from the mountains to the sea. 

Jul 15, 2010

Chancellor on Tuition Increase

Chancellor Randy Woodson explains the increase in tuition that will affect all students in the 2010-11 academic year. The increase is necessary to protect the university's academic core during tough economic times. 

Jun 3, 2010

NC State Chancellor Woodson Will Speak At Guilford Senior Send-Off

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson will join Guilford County alumni and fall 2010 incoming freshmen and their parents tonight at 7 p.m. at the Guilford County Senior Send-Off at Revolution Mills Studios in Greensboro. The send-off events, held across the state by the NC State Alumni Association, honor local students as they prepare to… 

May 12, 2010

NC State University To Hold Commencement Ceremonies May 15

North Carolina State University will confer more than 4,500 degrees on graduating students during its spring commencement exercises, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in the RBC Center in Raleigh. Media coverage is welcomed. Charlie Rose, Emmy award-winning journalist and host of the “Charlie Rose” show, will deliver the commencement address. 

Apr 26, 2010

Woodson to Visit N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis

Dr. Randy Woodson, North Carolina State University’s 14th chancellor, will begin a series of visits across the state to meet with North Carolinians, learn more about the university’s role and reach, and reaffirm the university’s commitment to meeting the state’s needs. On Tuesday, April 27, Woodson will visit the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis,… 

Apr 8, 2010

Great Chemistry

Incoming Chancellor Randy Woodson discusses everything from his plans for the university’s future to his passion for bluegrass. 

Apr 1, 2010

Settling In

Randy Woodson knows his first few months as NC State chancellor will be about getting to know the state, our alumni, Wolfpack Club members and the faculty and the staff of North Carolina's largest university. We’re eager to get to know him as well, so we asked him about everything from his plans for NC State’s future to his passion for bluegrass. 

Feb 25, 2010

On the Record

In this third installment of an occasional series of conversations, Chancellor-elect Randy Woodson discusses his assimilation into the Wolfpack family, the importance of collaboration between NC State's colleges and departments, and some of the best ways to get to know students, faculty, staff and alumni.