2024

Apr 8, 2024

The Wilson College of Textiles Shatters Records on Day of Giving While Honoring 125 Years of Textiles Education

On March 20, the Wilson College of Textiles community raised more than $3 million to benefit exceptional students, staff, faculty, programs and research. This achievement aligns with a major milestone: the 125th anniversary of textiles education at NC State.

Apr 8, 2024

Successful Fundraising Campaign Boosts Materials Science and Engineering

The 2024 Day of Giving was a record success for Materials Science and Engineering, with generous contributions from alumni and industry leaders helping the department reach a significant milestone in its fundraising efforts.

Apr 8, 2024

Distinguished Professorship Will Be Renamed to Honor Former ABB President and CEO

The ABB Distinguished Professorship will soon be renamed the ABB Enrique Santacana Distinguished Professorship in honor of Santacana, former president and CEO of ABB, who passed away in October 2023. Santacana was recently recognized at the annual FREEDM Systems Center Research Symposium for his instrumental contributions to establishing the ABB Distinguished Professorship and other endowments at NC State.

Apr 8, 2024

The ‘Domino Effect’ of Helping Healers

Jackie Jaloszynski and Sid Bragg found life-changing care and an unexpected connection at the College of Veterinary Medicine, inspiring them to give back to support veterinarians- and specialists-in-training.

Apr 8, 2024

Beasley Named President-Elect of American Accounting Association Board of Directors

The Poole College of Management’s Mark Beasley, the Alan T. Dickson Distinguished Professor of Accounting and director of the Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, will start his three-year term at the board’s annual meeting in August.

Apr 8, 2024

Exploring New York City and Gaining Industry Experience

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a fashion intern in New York City looks like? Park Scholar and Centennial Scholar Meredith Gaskill ’24 gives an inside look at her New York City internship with a new vlog on the Wilson College of Textiles YouTube page.

Apr 8, 2024

Exchange Program Promotes Positive Youth Development Through Sports

Empowering New Voices through Education and Sport Training, or “ENVEST,” is a cultural exchange program that aims to improve the capacity of coaches to implement youth soccer programs that increase leadership skill development and promote respect for differences and inclusion among participants. Jason Bocarro, the Owens-Shelton Distinguished Professor of Leadership with a Global Perspective at NC State, is a co-director of the program.

Apr 8, 2024

Spontak Awarded Honorary Doctorate at NTNU Doctoral Awards Ceremony

Richard Spontak, a distinguished professor in the College of Engineering with joint appointments in the departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, was recently awarded an honorary doctorate at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) during its Doctoral Awards Ceremony. The ceremony recognized Spontak’s exceptional contributions to chemical process engineering and polymer science.

Apr 1, 2024

Bringing Extraordinary Ideas to Life

Each year, the NC State University Foundation invites grant proposals in order to provide seed-funding for new and innovative programs or initiatives that enhance the quality of the undergraduate and graduate experience at NC State. Learn more about this invaluable process and then enter your proposal for consideration.

Apr 1, 2024

Division of Academic and Student Affairs Sets Gift Total Record on Day of Giving

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs raised more than $500,000 through 2,558 gifts, the most cumulative gifts the division has earned in Day of Giving history.