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May 21, 2026

NC State’s Richard Kim Wins UNC System’s Highest Faculty Honor

Kim is the 2026 recipient of the UNC System’s O. Max Gardner Award for his contributions to improving roadway infrastructure around the world.

Craig Yencho speaks with a crop researcher in Africa

May 29, 2024

Craig Yencho Earns 2024 O. Max Gardner Award

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor and internationally acclaimed plant breeder has received the University of North Carolina System’s highest faculty honor.

Brig. Gen. Bob Ritchie, UNC System President Peter Hans, NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson, Vice Chancellor Mladen Vouk and Capt. Dave Giralt attend a signing event to formalize an educational partnership agreement.

Jan 27, 2021

NC State Leads New UNC System Partnership With Military

A new partnership between the XVIII Airborne Corps and the UNC System will offer new opportunities to encourage and enhance education, research and innovation in STEM and other disciplines.

Panorama of wolf statues on a brick plaza at NC State.

Aug 27, 2018

Tour Campus Via Virtual Reality App

A new app provides virtual reality tours of NC State and other schools in the University of North Carolina System. NC State's tour includes panoramic videos of campus landmarks and facilities, including Wolf Plaza and the Hunt Library.

UNC System President Delivers University Address

May 30, 2018

Watch Spellings’ State of the University Address

UNC System President Margaret Spellings delivers a State of the University address on Monday at SAS Institute in Cary. Watch a livestream of her remarks, followed by a Q&A session.

Spring morning sun illuminates the Holladay Hall and the Memorial Belltower.

Feb 15, 2018

Employee Survey Extended to Feb. 19

There’s still time to make your voice heard in the UNC System Employee Engagement Survey. The survey has been extended to Monday, Feb. 19. Find out how to participate.

Faculty, students and staff enjoy lunch at the 1887 Bistro in the Talley Student Union.

Jan 25, 2018

Watch for Employee Survey Next Week

Help NC State identify areas of strength and areas that need improvement as a workplace. The UNC System Employee Engagement Survey begins Monday, Jan. 29, and runs through Feb. 12. Watch for details via email or campus mail.

Jan 24, 2018

System Updates Identity, Logo

The UNC System rolls out 'a new look for a new era,’ capturing President Margaret Spellings’ vision for keeping higher education accessible and central to the state’s growing prosperity.

Oct 19, 2016

Forum to Focus on UNC System’s Strategic Plan

Attend a campus forum Nov. 7 to provide your input into the UNC system’s strategic plan. Your voluntary participation will help shape the future of higher education in North Carolina.

NC State University sign on metal gateway.

Oct 12, 2016

UNC System Seeks Input on Strategic Plan

The Board of Governors is soliciting your input on the UNC system’s strategic plan. Take a few minutes to complete an online survey to help with this important effort.

May 3, 2016

Spellings Praises NC State’s ‘Pragmatic Creativity’

Fresh off her tour of NC State’s expansive campus, UNC system President Margaret Spellings shares her thoughts on the university’s “big culture" of interdisciplinary innovation, where the liberal arts and STEM disciplines intersect to solve society’s grand challenges. Plus, Howling Cow.

Apr 21, 2016

Spellings Wowed by NC State Visit

New UNC President Margaret Spellings spent Wednesday touring NC State's campus with Chancellor Randy Woodson. While here, she met with students, faculty, staff and industry leaders with ties to Centennial Campus.

Jan 16, 2015

Chancellor Thanks Ross for Leadership

Chancellor Randy Woodson applauds the service of UNC system President Tom Ross, who is stepping down next January. The chancellor says he anticipates a smooth transition as Ross completes his tenure and the system prepares to welcome a new chief executive.

Jul 31, 2014

UNC Campus Security Initiative Releases Final Report and Recommendations

The UNC Campus Security Initiative issued a final report today, offering a comprehensive review and recommendations for improving safety and security across the 17-campus University of North Carolina. In a time of growing concern and increasing regulation of safety issues on college campuses, the UNC system has undertaken a detailed, clear-eyed analysis of what UNC…

Jun 24, 2014

UNC System Taps Provost, Temporarily

Provost Warwick Arden takes on a temporary job as interim senior vice president for academic affairs for the entire UNC system, splitting his time between Chapel Hill and Raleigh.