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Portrait of Lesley-Ann Noel holding her recently published book, "Design Social Change."

Jan 18, 2024

Q&A: Lesley-Ann Noel on Her New Book, Design Social Change

Assistant Professor Lesley-Ann Noel’s recently-published book, titled “Design Social Change” was written as a guide for topics, mindsets and principles that designers can use to drive the way they think about change. We talked with Dr. Noel about the book’s mission and inspiration. 

Jan 18, 2024

Professor Rodney Waschka’s New Composition Premieres

Arts studies professor and composer Rodney Waschka’s new original work, “Suite for Piano,” will receive its premiere performance at the NYC Contemporary Music Symposium’s upcoming Columbia University concert. 
Martin Luther King Jr. in front of a crowd.

Jan 10, 2024

The Day King Addressed Campus — and the Klan Marched on Raleigh

Professor Jason Miller has discovered footage of the Ku Klux Klan marching in downtown Raleigh and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. giving a speech in Reynolds Coliseum — both of which happened on the same day. 
The 16-person Oakwood Waits ensemble in the East Room of the White House

Dec 20, 2023

Worth the Wait

An NC State staff member recently donned a Victorian era dress and sang holiday tunes at the White House with local a cappella group, the Oakwood Waits. 
Peggy Olive NC State Graduate School

Dec 14, 2023

Celebrating 55 Years of Dedicated Service: Peggy Olive’s Remarkable Journey with the NC State Graduate School

In the heart of NC State University, an extraordinary journey spanning 55 years comes to a close as Peggy Olive announces her retirement. 
jelly beans

Dec 7, 2023

California, Candy and Consumers

NC State experts explain how one state’s ban on four food additives could affect consumers and food processors across the country. 
Sunlight hits a piece of paper bearing Albert Einstein's signature.

Dec 7, 2023

Letters From a Legend

An exchange of letters between Albert Einstein and former NC State mathematics professor Raimond Struble is now permanently housed at NC State University Libraries. 
Psychology major Trevor Patten doing fieldwork with a cadet during a West Point training session.

Nov 30, 2023

Research Partners: Robots, Soldiers and Scientists

NC State psychology faculty and students partnered with West Point to research cadets’ attitudes toward using robots in military training. 
A man wearing a red hardhat with the NC State Wolfpack logo on it, in the middle of a group of volunteers at a Habitat for Humanity build project.

Nov 21, 2023

Serve Your Community — During Work Hours

As 2023 draws to a close, here are some ideas for using your community service leave during the holidays and in the coming year.  
Chancellor Randy Woodson and his wife, Susan, holding the handles to the front door of their house

Nov 15, 2023

Chancellor’s Holiday Open House is Dec. 8

All NC State employees are invited to a reception with festive holiday food at the chancellor’s residence. 
Director of the LGBTQ Pride Center, Charla Blumell, leans on desk and smiles in front the Pride Center's etched glass.

Sep 27, 2023

Creating Spaces and Places Where We Grow

Charla Blumell leads the LGBTQ Pride Center through a holistic health lens, ensuring wellness is a priority for all in the community space. 
Four people in front of a backdrop that has the AAAS logo on it

Sep 20, 2023

Professor, Alumni Awarded Science and Technology Policy Fellowship

Professor Jason Delborne and NC State alumni Morgan DiCarlo, William Casola and William Murray have been selected for a prestigious fellowship with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. 
A group of students and faculty pose in front of a cityscape in Prague

Sep 13, 2023

A Champion of Learning by Doing

Holly Hurlburt helps students familiarize themselves with NC State’s campus — and the wider world around them. 
The central beacon in Freedom Park, with the Raleigh skyline in the background

Sep 13, 2023

Freedom Park Opening Is Special Moment for Professor

Victoria Gallagher, professor of communication, served on the park’s board of directors and has long been involved with the project. 
Laurie Henes wearing a black sweatshirt with the Wolfpack logo on it

Jun 22, 2023

Coaching Her Way to the Top

Former NC State champion runner and current women’s cross-country and track and field head coach Laurie Henes will become the Wolfpack’s director of track and field and cross-country programs, the school announced Wednesday.