2020

Dec 8, 2020

Payne Receives College of Engineering Faculty Senior Scholarship

The College of Engineering recently named mechanical engineering and religious studies student Pippin Payne as the 2020 Faculty Senior Scholarship recipient. The scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student who exemplifies academic excellence, intellectual breadth and depth of character. 

Dec 8, 2020

From Sunrise to Startups, Grad Students Plan Futures

These CALS graduate students are leaning on a number of distinguished professors in order to solve today’s problems while preparing to take on tomorrow’s challenges. 

Dec 8, 2020

Microbiologist, Recording Artist, NC State Graduate

Whether it’s in the classroom, at the lab bench or on the mic, Gino Fernandes II believes in equal opportunity. The winner of the College of Sciences 2020 Student Excellence Award and brand-new alumnus built an outstanding record of scholarship, research and service — all while establishing himself as a recording artist, co-founding his own record label and advocating for other students whenever he could. 

Dec 8, 2020

‘Tis the Season to Recycle

A growing number of consumers are shopping online this holiday season — a trend that could have severe environmental consequences if packaging materials aren’t properly disposed of. Richard Venditti, Elis-Signe Olsson Professor of Pulp and Paper Science and Engineering for the College of Natural Resources, explains how you can help. 

Dec 8, 2020

During Family’s Challenging Year, Always Thankful for Kenya

Thanks to the expert clinicians at the NC State Veterinary Hospital and help from the Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Cancer Treatment Fund, the Thomassons received the emotional and financial support they needed to provide the best care for their dog. 

Dec 8, 2020

Mackenzie Hunt ’20: Creating a Brighter Future for Children Experiencing Poverty

Coming from one of the poorest counties in North Carolina, December graduate Mackenzie Hunt wouldn’t have been able to attend NC State without scholarship support. Now, she’s ready to put the skills she gained at the College of Education to work teaching fifth grade in Lumberton — and helping children experiencing poverty realize their potential. 

Dec 8, 2020

Poole College of Management Welcomes New Chair and 3 Advisory Board Members

The Poole College of Management recently announced its new chair and the addition of three new members to the college’s advisory board. The advisory board is made up of key business and public-sector leaders that help Poole fulfill its mission and vision by working with the dean’s office and the college’s executive team to maintain a vital connection with real-world issues and industry trends. 

Dec 8, 2020

2021 Princeton Review Rankings Reflect University Wide Entrepreneurship Efforts

NC State has been ranked by The Princeton Review and ​Entrepreneur ​magazine as a top undergraduate and graduate school for entrepreneurship studies for 2021. Private support, a holistic approach and the growth of entrepreneurship efforts across campus has benefited students at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. 

Dec 8, 2020

Goodnight Alumni Spotlight: Carl Jenkins

NC State and the Goodnight Scholars Program prepared alumnus Carl Jenkins ’17 for the global workforce. And in just three years, he's made a mark. 

Dec 1, 2020

Women Giving Back, Together

Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy works to engage women across disciplines, generations and giving levels in support of NC State. As part of that mission, they’re helping share information about the Women’s Center Survivor Fund.