leadership

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. 

Dec 12, 2024

Chancellor’s Leadership Profile Now Available

The digital brochure details what NC State has to offer and what it is looking for in its next leader. 

Sep 26, 2024

Help Inform the Search for the Next Chancellor

Faculty and staff are invited to complete a survey and attend upcoming listening sessions that will help guide the process. 

Sep 11, 2024

Planning To Succeed by Succeeding To Plan

One of Chancellor Randy Woodson’s first orders to his cabinet, staff and faculty when he took office in 2010 was to develop a robust, university-wide strategic plan. The groans were deafening. 

Feb 16, 2024

Board of Trustees Approves New Contract for Corrigan

NC State Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan will continue to lead the university's competitive athletics division through June 2029. 

Feb 7, 2024

Senior Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs Katharine Stewart to Return to Faculty

Senior Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs Katharine Stewart will be stepping down from her position to return to her full-time faculty role as a professor in the Department of Psychology. Her last day as senior vice provost will be June 30, 2024. 

Jan 31, 2024

Leading by Example: In Remembrance of Dave Rainer

Rainer was NC State's associate vice chancellor for Environmental Health and Public Safety and was responsible for promoting safety and reducing risk among the NC State community. 

Aug 30, 2023

Murphy Joins NC State Board of Trustees; Safran Reappointed

Perry Safran was reappointed to the NC State Board of Trustees by the Senate, while Wendell Murphy was appointed by the House of Representatives.  

May 15, 2023

NC State Leadership, Alumni Recognized on ‘Power 100’ List

Chancellor Randy Woodson was named to Business North Carolina’s “Power List 2023,” which, according to the magazine, cites “the state’s most influential leaders who are making a significant impact in their industries and the broader community.” Chancellor Woodson has been featured among North Carolina’s top leaders annually since the magazine’s inaugural power list recognition. The… 

Mar 1, 2023

“You Can Be That Voice”: Meet 3 Student Leaders

Women’s History Month gives us opportunities to learn from the women who came before us and the women in our lives today. Meet three students who are championing inclusivity and speaking up for one another here on campus.  

Apr 4, 2022

Study Finds Empowering Workers Can Backfire

If institutional obstacles make it difficult for workers to thrive, empowering them can lead to unethical behavior. 

Oct 13, 2021

Why Some Business Leaders Oppose Empowering Workers – And Why They Should Do It Anyway

How (and why) business leaders should be doing more to support their workers. 

May 7, 2020

Chancellor’s Aides Reflect on Unique NC State Experience

Graduating Chancellor's Aides described what made their time at NC State special as they wrap up their duties and degrees. 

Nov 7, 2019

Shelton Forum to Focus on Ethical Leadership During Difficult Times

Leadership development is focus of annual forum. 

Jul 21, 2016

Study Identifies Ways to Share Key Data Between Researchers, Business Practitioners

A research team reports that researchers and practitioners share more interests than either group realizes and outlines ways that the two groups can collaborate more effectively -- and it involves changing how business schools do business.