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Feb 8, 2010

On the Record

In this second installment of an occasional series of conversations with Dr. Randy Woodson, the chancellor-elect discusses his top priority upon arriving on campus, getting to know NC State faculty and staff members, and more. 

Jan 12, 2010

On the Record

This is the first in an occasional series of conversations with Dr. Randy Woodson, who was named NC State chancellor on Friday, Jan. 8. Woodson comes to NC State from Purdue University, where he served as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. 

Jan 8, 2010

A Day to Remember

Friday, Jan. 8, was a whirlwind of a day for NC State chancellor-elect Randy Woodson,  one that began with his nomination and acceptance as the 14th chancellor in university history, setting off a sequence of meetings, introductions and celebrations both on and off campus. 

Nov 24, 2009

Nobel Laureate to Deliver Fall Commencement Address at NC State

Nobel Prize winner and NC State alumnus Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri, a worldwide leader in the study of climate change, will deliver NC State‘s commencement address on Saturday, Dec. 19, at the RBC Center in Raleigh. The commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. During the ceremony, Chancellor James Woodward will confer honorary degrees on behalf of… 

Aug 27, 2009

Choosing a Chancellor

A laundry list of ideal qualities for NC State’s next chancellor emerged yesterday during the search committee’s open forums on campus. 

Aug 25, 2009

NC State Holds Chancellor Search Public Forums

North Carolina State University’s chancellor search committee will hold a series of open forums on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to include members of the NC State community in discussions about the search for the university’s next chancellor. The committee will hold three forums for faculty, staff and students in the Talley Student Center’s Stewart Theatre from 12:30… 

Aug 18, 2009

What Makes a Chancellor?

Over the next several months, constituents from the NC State community will undertake one of the most important jobs in the life of a university – the search for a new chancellor. Earlier this week, we took to the streets to speak with a number of NC State students, faculty, staff and alumni in hopes of finding out which qualifications and characteristics they feel are most important for our future chancellor to possess. 

Jul 23, 2009

Easley Begins Formal Grievance Process

Former North Carolina State University employee Mary Easley has begun a formal grievance regarding termination of her contract by Chancellor Jim Woodward. Easley’s contract was terminated in June after substantial portions of her job were eliminated as a result of budget cuts required of the university by the shortfall in the state’s budget. 

Jul 16, 2009

Chancellor Search Committee Named

NC State’s Board of Trustees approved a 18-member search committee to help identify a new chancellor for the university. 

Jun 18, 2009

A Chat with the Chancellor

Before he took the stage in front of members of the NC State family gathered Tuesday afternoon for a standing-room-only welcome celebration, our new chancellor Jim Woodward spent a few minutes speaking with us on camera. Watch the video — the first of many to come from Chancellor Woodward as he keeps his promise of openness and transparency. 

Jun 18, 2009

Point Man

In his first 10 days on the job, Chancellor Jim Woodward reassured the media, alumni and employees that the university will operate openly and work to regain the public trust. 

Jun 18, 2009

Oblinger Resigns

Dr. James Oblinger resigned as chancellor after the university released documents contradicting his statements on the hiring of former N.C. First Lady Mary Easley. 

Jun 16, 2009

Welcome Home

From the youngest undergrad to members of the university’s Board of Trustees, members of the NC State family gathered Tuesday afternoon for a standing-room-only celebration to officially welcome former professor Jim Woodward back to the university as chancellor. 

Jun 15, 2009

NC State Holds Welcoming Ceremony for Chancellor Woodward

North Carolina State University’s students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends will hold a celebration welcoming Chancellor Jim Woodward on June 16, at 12:30 p.m., in the North Plaza behind Talley Student Center. In the event of rain, the celebration will be moved to the Talley Student Center’s ballroom. 

Jun 12, 2009

Ready to Lead

After a long, distinguished career in higher education, Jim Woodward found himself quite comfortable in retirement – a career choice that allowed the former UNC-Charlotte chancellor an opportunity to relax the days away (sans jacket and tie, of course) with his wife, Martha, and their new puppy. Then came a Sunday afternoon phone call from UNC system president Erskine Bowles, who asked if Woodward – whose teaching career began at NC State in 1968 – would be interested in returning to campus as the university’s chancellor. It was the only position, Woodward recalled earlier this week, capable of luring him out of retirement.