October 2017

Oct 13, 2017

Drawing on Excellence

The annual Shawcroft Prize competition, funded thanks to the generosity of Brian Shawcroft, architect and former faculty member, recognizes NC State architecture students who demonstrate excellent use of hand drawing. 

Oct 4, 2017

Honoring a Tireless Champion

Inspired by the impact that longtime faculty member Tom Miller and the Entrepreneurship Initiative have made on their lives and careers, a group of NC State alumni has established the Dr. Thomas K. Miller III Fellows Endowment to support entrepreneurial minded students. 

Oct 4, 2017

Get Ready for Red and White Week

Make plans to join us Oct. 29-Nov. 4 as we honor NC State’s past and present, and learn how the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign is mapping out our exciting future. 

Oct 4, 2017

Are You Ready for Your Blessing?

Iliana Claudio describes the challenges and excitement of the first two months of her journey as a Goodnight Scholar at NC State. 

Oct 4, 2017

Narayan to Serve on NAI Fellows Advisory Committee

Dr. Jagdish Narayan, John C.C. Fan Distinguished Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has been elected to serve on the 2017 Fellows Advisory Committee for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Narayan also was just inducted as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) during a ceremony at the NAE’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. 

Oct 4, 2017

Poole College at 25: The Future of Management

At 25 years old, NC State's Poole College of Management is already known as an innovative place that pairs data-driven thinking with creative problem solving -- and it's just getting started. Read about where the college has been, where it's going and how private support has played a key role. 

Oct 4, 2017

Heritage is the Hallmark of Her Clothing Line

Lisbeth Arias recently realized a dream when she held a launch celebration for her clothing line, Descalza, at her alma mater, NC State’s College of Textiles. The Caldwell Fellow alumna started the line as an undergraduate and now is working to build her own business. 

Oct 4, 2017

Student Spotlight: Claire Walczyk

Claire Walczyk, an environmental sciences and business administration double major, spent her spring semester abroad in Madrid, Spain. Her extraordinary international experience was supported by the College of Natural Resources' Student Assistance and Enrichment Fund. 

Oct 4, 2017

Student Spotlight: Sarah Bailey

Forest management major Sarah Bailey's recent internship -- supported by the College of Natural Resources Student Assistance and Enrichment Fund -- involved identifying tree species throughout the park and creating new labels and maps that enabled visitors to learn about both trees and biodiversity. The University Scholar gained hands-on skills in other areas including park promotion and visitor interaction, too. 

Oct 4, 2017

Lee County’s Women in Ag: The Next Generation

Katelyn Thomas, an alumna of NC State and the STEAM program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, helps farmers increase productivity and protect their investments as a sales associate for Bayer Crop Science. In many ways, it’s still a groundbreaking job for women.