faculty and staff

NC State's Belltower stands behind a garden of red and white flowers.

May 7, 2025

Four Faculty Members Win the 2025 Outstanding Research Award

Felix N. Castellano, Bill Rand, Melanie Simpson and Ross Sozzani won the 2025 Outstanding Research Award — the university’s top honor recognizing faculty who lead in their fields, commit to mentoring their fellow NC State faculty and advance a multidisciplinary research community. The four award winners will be inducted into the Research Leadership Academy.

Justin Johnson takes notes as students present their work in a design class

Apr 30, 2025

From Pixels to Pedagogy: A Design Professor’s Path

When NC State’s College of Design graduates are called to the stage this weekend to receive their diplomas, one recipient might get a bit of extra applause from the students he has taught over the last several years. Justin Johnson, an assistant professor in the Media Arts, Design and Technology (MADTech) department at the College of…

Carol Davis holding her graduation cap, which is decorated with photos of family members who inspired her

Apr 30, 2025

Capping Off an Educational Journey

Because her parents both worked the night shift, Carol Davis spent much of her childhood with her grandmother, Patricia Merritt. One of “Granny” Merritt’s greatest passions in life was education, and she always pushed Davis to do her best in school and to take as many honors courses as possible. Another of her granny’s biggest…

Apr 24, 2025

2024-25 University Teaching Awards Announced

NC State honored more than 40 faculty for their commitment to educational excellence.

B. Jayant Baliga speaking at the Millennium Award ceremony

Apr 23, 2025

Triangle Finnish Association To Honor Baliga

Friends and colleagues are invited to celebrate NC State professor B. Jayant Baliga for winning Finland’s 2024 Millennium Prize for Global Impact Technology.

Apr 17, 2025

NC State Continues Tradition of Faculty Achievement

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious state, national and international awards, accolades or other distinctions during this academic year. This year, NC State honored 26 faculty members during the 2025 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on April 8.

Apr 16, 2025

Julie Smith Receives Triangle Business Journal Women in Business Award

The award recognizes women who have demonstrated dynamic leadership and outstanding achievements. Smith serves as NC State's vice chancellor for External Affairs, Partnerships and Economic Development.

Research data consultant Abhinandra (Abhi) Singh works with a colleague.

Apr 2, 2025

Researchers Helping Researchers

The Data Science Consulting program provides free assistance to students, faculty and staff seeking help with their data and telling the story behind their research.

The Technology Tower at Talley Student Union

Apr 2, 2025

‘A Wicked Success’: Award-Winning NC State Experience Celebrates Five Years of Impact

As Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions marks five years of challenging incoming students to Think and Do, it’s also earning national recognition, including winning the Online Learning Consortium Award of Excellence in Digital Learning Innovation at OLC Innovate 2025.

Mar 20, 2025

‘You Can Always Give Back’: Pitching In To Keep the Pack Fed

A faculty member who regularly volunteers at NC State’s food pantry savors the opportunity to strengthen the Wolfpack community by helping to meet a crucial need on campus.

The sun sets over Lake Raleigh while runners stretch

Mar 12, 2025

Socializing on the Go

Two staff members have created Wolves on the Run, a welcoming, inclusive club for those who want to exercise and meet new people.

Chancellor Woodson addresses the Faculty and Staff senates

Mar 5, 2025

Some Parting Words From Chancellor Woodson

As his tenure as NC State’s 14th leader winds down, Chancellor Randy Woodson offered some parting words to the Faculty and Staff senates in a joint session at Witherspoon Student Center on Tuesday.

Chancellor Woodson shakes an employee's hand.

Feb 26, 2025

Faculty Senate, Staff Senate To Host ‘A Candid Conversation With Chancellor Woodson’

All NC State faculty and staff are invited to submit questions and attend the event on Tuesday, March 4.

Campus gateway sign reading NC State University

Feb 18, 2025

Catherine Davis Named Sloan Research Fellow

Davis’ work focuses on the long-term effects of global climate on oceanographic environments.

Chancellor Randy Woodson interviews NC State alumna and NASA astronaut Christina Koch on stage in Stewart Theatre.

Feb 17, 2025

That’s a Wrap on Red Chair Chats

With Chancellor Woodson set to retire, we closed out his video interview series, Red Chair Chats, by flipping the script and having the guests interview him. Take a look back at the full series and watch the latest episode.