faculty and staff

Mar 16, 2023

Into the (Prescribed) Fire

The 2023 Women-In-Fire Prescribed Fire Training Exchange, a 12-day training course designed for women in fire management, offered the opportunity to participate in planned live-fire training at public lands in Eastern North Carolina. It was organized and facilitated by a committee that included NC State Extension associate Jennifer Fawcett.

Dick Patty teaching a class in Riddick Hall in 2008

Mar 16, 2023

In Memoriam: Richard Patty

Dick Patty, who served as the head of NC State's physics department, has died at the age of 89.

Mar 7, 2023

‘Opportunity Is the First Thing’

The co-chairs of NC State's African American Faculty and Staff Organization strive to build on the group’s legacy with an eye toward the future.

Feb 23, 2023

NC State’s Bonnie Fusarelli Wins Holshouser Award

The professor of educational leadership and of educational evaluation and policy analysis is honored for her transformative work supporting educational leaders across North Carolina.

Two staff members sit together working on their computers.

Feb 22, 2023

Access for All

NC State’s new Digital Access and Inclusion Project aims to advance digital equity and create new training opportunities for frontline employees.

breast cancer survivors gathered during the 2023 Plahy4Kay game

Feb 9, 2023

Cause for Celebration

Monday’s Play4Kay game at Reynolds Coliseum was powerful medicine for cancer survivors like NC State staffer D'Lyn Ford.

Dec 15, 2022

From Small-Town Student to Campus Leader

Justin Richardson, a proud member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, is dedicated to supporting Native American students and advancing equity on NC State’s campus and beyond.

Tomeko Brown with a copy of her book at a bookstore

Dec 15, 2022

The Power of Perseverance

NC State staffer Tomeko Brown shares the story of how she became an award-winning author during a time of great transition — and transformation — in her life.

Dec 7, 2022

Dana Harris Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and University Treasurer

Harris will lead five departments within the Finance Division responsible for providing financial services and business operations across the university.

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson and his wife Susan Woodson at the front doors of their residence, The Point

Nov 30, 2022

Chancellor’s Holiday Open House Is Dec. 14

Chancellor Randy Woodson and his wife, Susan, invite all NC State faculty and staff to The Point for their annual Holiday Open House.

Nov 21, 2022

The Gift of Music

In her own words, Anne Lesky shares the story of how carrying on a beloved workplace tradition has reawakened her passion for singing.

Nov 18, 2022

NC State Helps Drive Economic Development
in Raleigh, Across North Carolina

Following a year of record-breaking economic development successes, business and community leaders came together at the Raleigh Chamber’s annual meeting in downtown Raleigh.

plush wolf with NC State bandana around its neck

Nov 10, 2022

Where’s the Wolf? Enjoying Class Outside

A Wolfpack newcomer makes the correct guess in the latest installment of our contest for NC State employees.

A portrait of Jimmy Wright outside of Talley Student Union

Oct 27, 2022

Jimmy Wright Receives Governor’s Award for Founding First Recovery High School in the Triangle

NC State staff member Jimmy Wright and his wife Leah wanted to help other families struggling with addiction. Now they are running a recovery high school, building bridges to continued education and life free of substance use.

Oct 5, 2022

“One Is Too Many”: Discussing Student Need with Mike Giancola

Mike Giancola, student ombudsperson and assistant vice provost, discusses Pack Essentials services, student needs at NC State and how private support empowers our students.