2017

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. 

Nov 8, 2017

The Power of Data

With funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, College of Education professor Hollylynne Lee and her team at the Friday Institute are leading the charge to improve how statistics is taught in the classroom. 

Nov 8, 2017

Stokley Joins PCOM Development Team

Peyton Stokley has been named director of development at NC State's Poole College of Management. She will play a key role in working with alumni, friends and corporate partners to drive philanthropic support for Poole's academic priorities. 

Nov 8, 2017

Celebrating the Plant Sciences Partnership

Many agricultural leaders planted their stakes, literally, in the ground on NC State’s Centennial Campus recently to mark commitments made to the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative. Gathering at the site where NC State will build a hub for the initiative, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences administrators and Chancellor Randy Woodson thanked the 44 groups that have contributed funds and insight to help launch the project. 

Nov 6, 2017

Q&A with Park Scholars Alumni

In each class of Park Scholars, a few have eventually found themselves back in the place they first met: working at NC State – forging careers in scholarship, leadership, service and character. Find out a little more about who they are, what they do and how their perspective has evolved as they’ve witnessed NC State grow over the years. 

Nov 6, 2017

Answering the Call

Since he left NC State in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Frank Culberson has answered many calls from his alma mater for help. He and his wife, Doris, have donated to the College of Engineering to fund scholarships and named professorships, and he has served in key volunteer roles. Now, the Culbersons are supporting the construction of Engineering Building Oval, and the atrium in Engineering Building I, site of Culberson’s home Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE), has been dedicated in their honor.