March 2019

Mar 12, 2019

Hannah Cooper ’21: Leveraging Interdisciplinary Experiences

Since joining NC State as a Park Scholar, Hannah Cooper ’21 has been making the most of every opportunity that comes her way. From networking with alumni to working with Global Ocean Forum, Cooper is actively playing a role in shaping her own future. 

Mar 12, 2019

Plant Sciences Launch Director’s Report

This year will be a monumental one for the Plant Sciences Initiative. Learn more about how NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is preparing to address the grand challenges of an ever-changing world – and about opportunities for getting involved. 

Mar 12, 2019

Blasting Off into History

When Christina Hammock Koch – a three-time alumna of NC State – blasts off for the International Space Station this Thursday, she’ll be launching in the middle of Women’s History Month. Her mission will represent the culmination of nearly six years of challenging training since she was selected to be one of NASA’s eight astronauts in the Class of 2013. And Koch, who spoke at the university's 2017 Red and White Night celebration, is slated to be part of a historic all-female spacewalk later this month. 

Mar 12, 2019

CVM Alum Personifies an Attitude of Gratitude

When Rick Hovis received his DVM degree in 1989 from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, he was part of the fifth graduating class. Six months into his career and just starting life with his wife, Kelly, Hovis made a $50 donation to his alma mater. He has continued giving generously to the college over the past 30 years, supporting All Gifts Great and Small, the Teaching Animal Unit and other funds, and he has served as a mentor. 

Mar 12, 2019

College of Engineering Mourns Loss of Former Department Head

Dr. Robert James Trew, the Alton and Mildred Lancaster Distinguished Professor (Emeritus) and former head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in NC State’s College of Engineering, passed away Feb. 24. 

Mar 12, 2019

February 2019 Park Enrichment Grants Awarded

The Park Enrichment Grant Committee has awarded grants to several Park Scholars engaged in professional and personal enrichment experiences in the United States and abroad. Initiated in 1998 and funded by the Park Foundation and gifts made to the Park Scholarships program, the grants are designed to foster the development of scholarship, service, leadership and character, and to connect Park Scholars with faculty members. 

Mar 12, 2019

Feed The Pack: Donations Needed

Feed the Pack Food Pantry is in urgent need of pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit, cereal, granola bars, shelf-stable meat products, rice and instant meals. Monetary gifts or donations of food items make an important difference for the NC State community, and the pantry is one component of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs' Pack Essentials effort to connect students with critical resources. 

Mar 4, 2019

Campaign Cabinet Volunteer Spotlight: Judi Grainger

Judi Grainger, a 2015 recipient of the Watauga Medal, supports NC State's Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign as a Cabinet volunteer for the Board of Visitors and the Alumni Association. Learn more about her philanthropic philosophy in the following Q&A. 

Mar 4, 2019

Newest Caldwell Fellows Announced

The Caldwell Fellows Class of 2022 includes 26 outstanding NC State students. 

Mar 4, 2019

Finding a Future in Luxury

Hayley Klumpe, who graduated from Wilson College of Textiles as a Centennial Scholar, is bringing her leadership and analytical skills to Poole College of Management’s master's program in global luxury and management (GLAM).