June 2018

Jun 19, 2018

Poole College Appoints Manning to Development and External Relations Team

Scott Manning has joined the NC State Poole College of Management as director of development in its Office of Development and External Relations. Manning, a lifelong NC State fan who grew up in Raleigh, most recently was president and chief executive officer of the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce. 

Jun 12, 2018

Praxair Champions College of Engineering

Praxair, one of the world’s leading industrial gas producers, is among the biggest supporters of programs including Women in Engineering and the college's Minority Engineering Programs. Praxair and NC State have collaborated on sustainability efforts, graduate research symposiums, Ph.D. recruitment weekends and scholarship funding. Now, the firm is sponsoring a student innovation lounge that will be located on the second floor of the new Fitts-Woolard Hall. 

Jun 12, 2018

Meet the 2018 Miller Fellows

Seven young innovators have been chosen as 2018 Miller Fellows. The program (which also honors Dr. Tom Miller, senior vice provost for academic outreach and entrepreneurship) provides financial support and other opportunities to NC State student entrepreneurs who commit to developing their startups full-time in the six months following graduation. 

Jun 12, 2018

Park Scholar Giving Nears 100 Percent

Park Scholarships' sixth annual March Madness student giving campaign had impressive results, with 95 percent of current Park Scholars giving back to the program. In addition, 41 percent of Park families donated during this year’s competition between classes, further demonstrating passionate support for the program. 

Jun 12, 2018

DeFrancesco Receives Inaugural Cardiology Faculty Award

Teresa DeFrancesco, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine professor of cardiology and ICU critical care, is the recipient of the newly established Cobblestone TAGS Faculty Excellence Award in Cardiology. The award — created and funded by Deborah and Paul Resnick, longtime supporters of the college and the NC State Veterinary Hospital — recognizes faculty for excellence in both providing compassionate patient care and advancing heart disease research. 

Jun 12, 2018

The ‘Tiniest Little Thing’ Spurs Student Philanthropy

Mitchell Moravec, who graduated from NC State in May with degrees in psychology and materials science, decided to support the John C. McIlwee Theatre Endowment in recognition of the way the arts enhanced his student experience. 

Jun 12, 2018

Mentor Lunch Program Connects Students With Alumni

Led by Bob Starbuck and other members of the College of Sciences Foundation Board of Directors, a new Mentor Lunch Program is connecting undergrads in the college with professionals who can help answer their questions about career choices, workplace culture, networking norms and other topics critical to future success. 

Jun 12, 2018

Knappe Named S. James Ellen Jr. Distinguished Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Dr. Detlef Knappe, who joined the NC State faculty in 1996, has been named the S. James Ellen Jr. Distinguished Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. Knappe has conducted research on water treatments for 25 years and is a recognized leader in the field. 

Jun 12, 2018

Recipient of Isaac Frank Ormond Scholarship Named

Biological sciences major Katie Kennedy is the latest recipient of the Isaac Frank Ormond III Memorial Scholarship, which supports NC State students minoring in health and exercise studies who demonstrate good character, strong academic ability and potential to excel in the field. 

Jun 12, 2018

Social Entrepreneurs Tackling Food and Water Challenges

A new NC State initiative called the Social Innovation Fellows matches students with nonprofits and businesses that aim to solve social challenges in communities. The 30 fellows in this year’s cohort are tackling issues related to food and water insecurity; a Kenan Institute grant partially supports the program.