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May 20, 2026

Linguistics Professor Walt Wolfram Retires After 34 Years of Elevating North Carolina Voices

Walt Wolfram, a renowned linguistics professor at NC State, is retiring after 34 years in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, leaving a legacy of community-centered research that has reshaped how language connects people.

Sep 16, 2024

NC State Receives NSF Grant to Establish the Center for Accelerated Photocatalysis

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that North Carolina State University will direct a center that deploys self-driving labs (SDLs) to accelerate discovery for reactions which use light as a catalyst in challenging chemical transformations. The NSF Center for Accelerated Photocatalysis (CAPs) is supported by an NSF Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI) Program Phase I…

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Aug 9, 2023

From the Brickyard to Baku

NC State’s Global Training Initiative partners with organizations, businesses and government agencies, recently stretching to the far edge of Eastern Europe.

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Jul 12, 2023

Faculty Clusters Fuel a Culture of Excellence at NC State

The Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program has driven interdisciplinary success at NC State for more than a decade. Now university leaders are investing in a new phase of interdisciplinary growth.

Mar 31, 2023

Two Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Two faculty members received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees. Chancellor Randy Woodson will recognize the awardees during the Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1.

Mar 29, 2023

NC State Announces 2022-23 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education.

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Nov 9, 2022

Better Care for Aging Dogs and Their Aging People

Natasha Olby’s lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine is generating data and insights into the aging process in dogs, and how to improve their health span — not just their life span. Her research also has implications for human geriatric medicine.

Sep 22, 2022

Nominations Sought for 2022-23 Faculty Awards

Faculty excellence is at the core of the university’s mission, and is supported through a variety of awards and recognition. Nominations are open for six awards for NC State faculty members.

Jan 31, 2022

2021-22 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2021-22 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 23 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond.

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Jan 11, 2022

NC State Researcher Develops Soft Material to Preserve Biological Medicines

NC State researchers developed a soft material that can help biological medicines treat infections without the risk of antimicrobial resistance.

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Apr 28, 2021

Hasan Jameel Receives UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

The NC State distinguished professor has been honored with the UNC System’s most prestigious teaching award.

Mar 23, 2021

2 Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Two faculty members received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees. Chancellor Randy Woodson will recognize the awardees during a virtual Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 4.

Feb 11, 2021

Martin-Vega Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Louis Martin-Vega, dean of NC State's College of Engineering, has been elected a member of the NAE.

Feb 3, 2021

Frey Selected for EPA Science Policy Post

Chris Frey has been appointed Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science Policy in EPA’s Office of Research and Development.

Jan 29, 2021

2020-21 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2020-21 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 21 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond.