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A microscopic image of the sexual structure of a powdery mildew with a dark orange and brown center with a halo of light blue tendrils around it.

Sep 11, 2024

Gallery: The 2024 Envisioning Research Winners

From volcanoes to microscopic polymers, NC State researchers highlighted their vital work in natural resources, biochemistry, engineering and more through the 2024 Envisioning Research Contest.

Chris Vitiello (the Poetry Fox) sits at a table under a tent and types poems for students during Packapalooza.

Mar 13, 2024

The Paradox of the Librarian Poetry Fox

Every costumed hero has an origin story. For University Libraries employee Chris Vitiello, aka the Poetry Fox, it all started with a second-hand set of clothing given to him as a joke.

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.

aerial view of a wetland forest shows many green trees and large patches of floating weed in the water

Feb 7, 2023

NC State Researchers: Show Us What You’re Working On

Research can produce remarkable photography, microscopy, data visualization, and more. Share them with us!

photo shows a large-eyed larva that resembles some sort of alien spaceship

Feb 15, 2022

Envisioning Research: NC State Wants to Put Your Research on Display

We know you are doing the work, now we want you to share it.

construction worker on lift at NC State's Plant Sciences Building

Aug 19, 2021

Coming Home

From new construction to major renovations, a refreshed NC State campus welcomes many Wolfpack employees back to in-person work.

The photo "testing + holi" shows an engineering project centered in colorful powder.

Dec 14, 2020

Gallery: Envisioning Research Winners

NC State researchers highlighted their vital work in natural resources, engineering, veterinary medicine and more through art in the 2020 Envisioning Research Contest.

A researchers studying how drones can detect poachers and count wildlife in Namibia is juxtaposed against the Milky Way at night.

Sep 2, 2020

Envisioning Research Contest Winners Show Artistic Exploration

The winners of the 2020 Envisioning Research Contest brought a new light to their discoveries at NC State.

Students make their way up the central stairwell in the newly renovated D.H. Hill Library on the first day of classes, 2020.

Aug 12, 2020

The Hill Library Renovation Brings Joy, Opportunities for Success

After a yearlong renovation, D.H. Hill Library is brighter, more spacious and more welcoming.

An old book is removed from the BookBot's drawer.

May 15, 2020

Building Shakespeare’s Digital Legacy

NC State scholars will explore the power of digital archives in a groundbreaking partnership with the world's preeminent Shakespeare library.

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Apr 7, 2020

Professional Development Available at No Cost Through LinkedIn Learning

NC State faculty and staff have free access to a vast online library of instructional videos and practice files covering a broad array of business, creative and technology topics.

Nov 18, 2019

Margaret Atwood and the Biotechnology of Tomorrow

Renowned author Margaret Atwood visited NC State to discuss fiction's role in the future of biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Aug 31, 2017

Faculty, Staff Invited to Nutter Retirement Event

Faculty, staff and colleagues are invited to the Oct. 11 retirement celebration for Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Susan Nutter as she concludes her 30 years of service to the NCSU Libraries.

Feb 23, 2017

Bye-Bye, Textbooks?

Nearly seven in 10 college students say they have not purchased a textbook for financial reasons, even at the risk of academic performance. That's one of the reasons NCSU Libraries created the Alt Textbook Project, which provides mini-grants and support for faculty to adopt, adapt or create free and open alternatives to textbooks.

Oct 19, 2016

Celebrate All Things NC State During Red and White Week

The annual Red and White Week leading up to next Saturday's Homecoming football game against Boston College at Carter-Finley will have a slew of activities, from Chancellor Randy Woodson's annual fall address next Friday afternoon to food and beer presentations to free Howling Cow ice cream on Stafford Commons for students.