November 2017

Nov 21, 2017

HondaJet CEO Michimasa Fujino Visits NC State

Michimasa Fujino, founding president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Co. and a managing officer of Honda Motor Co. Ltd., gives the third annual Dr. Hassan A. Hassan Distinguished Lecture. The lecture series was established in 2015 through the generosity of former students and fellow faculty members to honor Hassan, a longtime professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. 

Nov 21, 2017

Goodnight Spotlight: Lahari Revuri

Studying abroad in France, securing her Global Perspectives Certificate, working for ClassTech: Good luck keeping up with computer science major Lahari Revuri. 

Nov 21, 2017

CNR Student Spotlight: Jaspreet Pooni

Jaspreet Pooni is passionate about conservation of endangered species and serves as founder and president of Wolves 4 Wolves, a student organization at NC State dedicated to the conservation of endangered wolf species. The fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology major traveled to Namibia to learn more about African ecology and conservation with support from the the College of Natural Resources' Student Assistance and Enrichment Fund. 

Nov 14, 2017

Endowments Seed Success

Endowments are the bedrock of all great universities. They provide the certain, steady support needed to strengthen NC State for generations to come. 

Nov 9, 2017

Feed the Pack

Already in 2017, more than 800 patrons have visited the Feed the Pack Community Food Pantry, about 50 percent students and 50 percent staff. As the pantry continues to grow and serve more people, both continued donations of nonperishable goods, as well as financial contributions, are needed. 

Nov 9, 2017

Meet the Newest Dean’s Scholars in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The college awarded the merit-based scholarship to six outstanding incoming freshmen, who use the funds to offset tuition and for hands-on learning such as study abroad, internships or undergraduate research. Funding comes from donor gifts to the college’s Excellence Fund, in addition to the William T. Kretzer Family Scholarship fund. 

Nov 9, 2017

Goodnight Spotlight: Neill Robson

Opportunities provided by the Goodnight Scholars Program inspire computer science major and Raleigh native Neill Robson to contribute to the university community and beyond. 

Nov 8, 2017

Park Scholarships Team Welcomes Reneé Tutchton

As assistant director of external relations, Reneé Tutchton will oversee the Park Scholarships program’s communications and recruiting efforts, and she will also play a major role in the application and selection process. In addition, she will serve as adviser to students who serve on the Park Scholarships Distinguished Speakers committees and oversee the Park Scholars’ Plans of Professional Development. 

Nov 8, 2017

Zikry receives ASME Robert Henry Thurston Lecture Award

Dr. Mohammed Zikry, the Zan Prevost Smith Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NC State and an international leader in micromechanics modeling, has been named the recipient of the 2017 Robert Henry Thurston Lecture Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 

Nov 8, 2017

Courageous Canine Fights Cancer

A generous grant from the Petco Foundation to NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine supports companion animal cancer treatment for animals like Rocky, a 6-year-old Bullmastiff - helping pet owners afford treatments for their beloved companions while helping clinicians learn from increased experience managing different kinds of cancer cases.