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Jan 17, 2012

A Graduate Who Made History

Norma Wright Garcia, the first African-American female to earn an undergraduate degree from NC State, died Monday in a small town not far from the Sampson County farm where she grew up. She was 68. 

Dec 13, 2011

Learning with the Lights Off

Devin and Marsha Orgeron, associate professors of film studies, explore the influence of nontheatrical and educational films in a new book. 

Nov 16, 2011

Raising Kane

Sports broadcaster and former Wolfpack basketball player Tommy Kane returns for a homecoming gig with his award-winning show, "ACC Road Trip." Watch for his high-energy antics in classrooms and at the game. 

Oct 30, 2011

Diving in

NC State's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and the US Army are expanding a project that offers intensive foreign language training to ROTC cadets and other students. Starting in January, active-duty soldiers will begin studying at Ft. Bragg and, later, on campus. 

Oct 17, 2011

History Professor’s Book a Winner

An NC State professor’s book earned top honors in Kentucky. 

Oct 6, 2011

A Soundless Speech

Interpreting President Obama's speech for the deaf and hard of hearing was all in a day's work for Dean Jeff Braden. 

Oct 3, 2011

Write and Win

Got a story to tell? Enter it in the creative writing program’s statewide short story contest. 

Sep 8, 2011

Answering the call

The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks presented unprecedented challenges to our country. Chief among the tasks facing the United States after the attacks: innovation to meet those challenges. In fields from textiles to foreign-language training, NC State has been at the forefront, yielding better fabrics for firefighters and technology for detecting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in combat zones. 

Aug 29, 2011

Making Research An Open Book

How one NC State professor saw an aspect of literacy education being neglected, and decided to do something about it. 

Jul 26, 2011

Severin Named ACE Fellow

English professor Laura Severin has been selected as one of 50 fellows at the American Council on Education for the 2011-12 academic year. 

Jul 7, 2011

Coastal Healing

A walk on Bald Head Island inspired adjunct professor Keith Earnshaw to find a way to provide beach vacations for wounded soldiers and their families. 

Jun 30, 2011

NC State to Brand SW Raleigh

NC State will work with the city of Raleigh to develop a branding and economic development study for southwest Raleigh. 

Jun 22, 2011

When You Wish Upon a Star

A team of NC State students discovered the technology behind Disney magic when they traveled to Southern California as finalists in Disney’s annual ImagiNations competition. Now they envision careers filled with creative innovation. And that’s no fantasyland 

Jun 14, 2011

Gallagher Named Associate Dean

Dr. Victoria Gallagher, professor of communication, has been named associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Jun 1, 2011

Equity for Women Winners Honored

The Council on the Status of Women honored an administrator and student for their efforts to establish equity for women at NC State.