News

Oct 15, 2017

CNR Student Spotlight: Sarah Hallyburton

Fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology major Sarah Hallyburton studied ecology and conservation abroad in Namibia, with support from the College of Natural Resources' Student Assistance and Enrichment Fund.

Oct 15, 2017

Helping Students Dream Big, Together

NC State alumni Bryan Hum and Laura Wilkinson, who work in the government sector in Washington, D.C., became great friends as students in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. They recently teamed up to create the Wilkinson-Hum Government Scholarship, a merit-based tuition award that will support juniors and seniors interested in careers in the federal government, national security, the intelligence community, international affairs, public policy and law.

Oct 15, 2017

Fourth Generation Alumna Carves Her Own Path

While Sara Thomas has taken a slightly different career path than her great-grandfather, grandfather and father since graduating from the College of Textiles, she continues the family tradition of a commitment to investing back in NC State.

Oct 14, 2017

Fay Cobb Payton Inducted into Ph.D. Project’s Hall of Fame

Fay Cobb Payton, professor of information systems and technology and a University Faculty Scholar in the Poole College of Management, is one of three individuals honored for inspiring others through an unwavering commitment to the project's mission of diversifying university faculty. Honorees are recognized for their positive leadership, encouragement and impact.

Oct 14, 2017

How We Became a Leader in STEM Education

Partnerships and collaboration have helped the NC State College of Education become North Carolina’s largest supplier of STEM educators. These educators not only fill high-need subject areas, they also rank among the state’s most effective teachers.

Oct 13, 2017

Drawing on Excellence

The annual Shawcroft Prize competition, funded thanks to the generosity of Brian Shawcroft, architect and former faculty member, recognizes NC State architecture students who demonstrate excellent use of hand drawing.

Oct 4, 2017

Honoring a Tireless Champion

Inspired by the impact that longtime faculty member Tom Miller and the Entrepreneurship Initiative have made on their lives and careers, a group of NC State alumni has established the Dr. Thomas K. Miller III Fellows Endowment to support entrepreneurial minded students.

Oct 4, 2017

Get Ready for Red and White Week

Make plans to join us Oct. 29-Nov. 4 as we honor NC State’s past and present, and learn how the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign is mapping out our exciting future.

Oct 4, 2017

Are You Ready for Your Blessing?

Iliana Claudio describes the challenges and excitement of the first two months of her journey as a Goodnight Scholar at NC State.

Oct 4, 2017

Narayan to Serve on NAI Fellows Advisory Committee

Dr. Jagdish Narayan, John C.C. Fan Distinguished Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has been elected to serve on the 2017 Fellows Advisory Committee for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Narayan also was just inducted as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) during a ceremony at the NAE’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C.