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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…

Ian Kendrick sitting on steps with a police car in the background.

Jun 23, 2022

Kendrick on FBI Academy: ‘Greatest Experience of My Career’

Following an elite 10-week training program at the FBI National Academy in Virginia, NC State police Maj. Ian Kendrick returns to campus with insights, information and personal connections that will last a lifetime.

Jack Moorman sits on his desk in his office.

Sep 26, 2019

Building Community, Improving Lives

Jack Moorman, chief of the NC State Police Department, retires Oct. 1 after a 32-year law enforcement career dedicated to the safety and well-being of every community he's served.

Talley Student Union and Reynolds Coliseum

Jan 5, 2017

Governor’s Inaugural Ball Returns to NC State

For the first time in 32 years, NC State will host the North Carolina Governor's Inaugural Ball, with events at newly renovated Reynolds Coliseum and Talley Student Union on Saturday.

Aug 18, 2016

University Police Introduce Explosive Detection K9 Units

NC State University Police will use Reed and Ford, its two new person-borne explosive detection dogs, at football games and other events on campus.

Jun 9, 2016

Violence Prevention Resources Available

NC State offers many resources to help faculty and staff deal with potentially violent behavior on campus.

May 5, 2016

OPD Offers Active Shooter Training

Next Wednesday, NC State's Office of Professional Development will offer a seminar on how to prepare for and mitigate violent threats on campus.

Nov 19, 2015

Two-Day Emergency Exercise

A emergency exercise called "Operation Red Rail II" will simulate a train derailment Tuesday on campus. Traffic, classes and university services will not be disrupted, but federal, state and local emergency personnel will be on campus during the event.

Oct 29, 2015

‘Safety Is a Shared Responsibility’

Through training workshops from NC State’s Violence Prevention and Threat Management (VPTM) program and multiple ongoing exercises throughout the year, law enforcement and safety personnel are using education to minimize threats on campus by increasing awareness.

May 1, 2014

Bear Found on Campus Was Hit by Vehicle

Contrary to numerous media reports and social media posts, the bear found dead on campus this week was not shot. The pranksters who dumped his body on a bench near the Brickyard have not been identified, according to police.

Mar 6, 2014

Hero Recalls Off-Duty Rescue

NC State police officer Eva Telles received the Governor's Award for Excellence last fall for saving a life. Bravery and quick thinking are part of the job, she says.

Oct 30, 2013

Alert Tool Goes Live Nov. 1

OIT will deploy a new Wolf Alert tool on networked computers this week to help police get the word out when an emergency occurs on campus.

Oct 22, 2013

Peeping Suspect Arrested

University police arrested a suspect in two peeping cases that occurred on campus Monday afternoon.

Sep 11, 2013

Tough Talk at Faculty Senate

Big topics dominate the discussion at the Faculty Senate, where news about handguns, budget cuts and enrollment targets gets a fresh airing.

May 2, 2013

NC State Boosts Campus Security

NC State is stepping up police patrols on campus in response to two recent assaults on students.