2020

Apr 7, 2020

Catching Up with Joe Thuney

Jeff Gravley does a short video interview about this unusual offseason with former NC State football student-athlete Joe Thuney. Chosen in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, the offensive lineman has started all 64 games of his pro career, including three Super Bowl starts. Thuney graduated cum laude in accounting from Poole College of Management.

Apr 7, 2020

Alumna Shannon Parker Transitioned from Personal to Corporate Finance to Impact Her Community

Shannon Parker '06, who was both an Alexander Hamilton Scholar and Caldwell Fellow as a Poole College of Management student, has applied the lessons she learned at NC State to her career transition.

Apr 7, 2020

A Peek at Daily Life in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs

Just before spring break (and COVID-19's impact on campus), NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson met with staff and toured facilities for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, including donor-supported efforts such as Military and Veteran Services and the Feed the Pack food pantry.

Apr 7, 2020

Grant Will Help Train New Cohorts of School Leaders

A five-year, $3.75 million grant from the N.C. Principal Fellows Commission will allow the College of Education to expand delivery of its customized, two-year Master of School Administration program through partnerships with multiple school districts.

Apr 7, 2020

Artificial Intelligence: A Game Changer for the Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Chemicals can be found in everyday products from cars and medicines to toys and clothes, but their production can have adverse effects on the environment, including the release of greenhouse gases. The chemical manufacturing industry increasingly is using artificial intelligence to help reduce its environmental footprint. A study being led by Yuan Yao, an assistant professor of sustainability science and engineering in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State’s College of Natural Resources, may help. The research is funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Mar 31, 2020

Blending the Technical and the Creative

NC State scholarship recipient Katie Lawson channels passions for engineering, entrepreneurship and more into activities that range from research in neural synchrony to Baja racing team business development.

Mar 31, 2020

Pack Essentials Aiding Students During Financial Hardships

As the impact of COVID-19 grows, the need for Pack Essentials is greater than ever before. With donor support, Mike Giancola, assistant vice provost and student ombudsperson, and his team have been working hard to help students facing financial challenges due to a sudden loss of income. 

Mar 31, 2020

A Video Message from NC State Athletics: “One Pack. One Fight.”

NC State coaches and student-athletes have an important message: Even though we're not together during this uncertain time, we're still a Wolfpack.

Mar 31, 2020

An Interview with Evelyn Reiman, Molly Hays Glander Fund Co-Founder

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Molly Hays Glander Fund, which supports the Women’s Center’s interpersonal violence programming and collaborative action centered on creating a culture of consent and a violence-free campus at NC State. Evelyn Reiman, who retired as associate vice chancellor for student affairs, was one of the co-founders of the endowment. She recently reflected on her career and the fund.

Mar 31, 2020

Interconnected Nature of Supply Chains Makes Disruptions Worse But Fixable

When supply of and demand for products and services alter greatly — as has been the case during the COVID-19 outbreak — the management of supply chains is significantly impacted. Sebastian Heese, interim business management department head and Owens Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, explains the current disruption and what recovery may look like.