College of Design

Sep 21, 2021

College of Design Secures First Distinguished Professorship with Support From the Goodnights

The College of Design has named Wayne Place as its inaugural Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Architecture. The professorship was made possible by a gift from longtime NC State supporters Dr. Jim and Mrs. Ann Goodnight. 

Sep 13, 2021

The K-12 Digital Design Lab: Thriving Through Adaptation

Thanks to funding from NC Modernist Houses, an organization dedicated to connecting the public with design resources in North Carolina, the College of Design’s Design Lab field trip program has been thriving since 2013. Design Camp, which supports a few of its attendees each year through the Marvin and Cindy Malecha Dream Scholarship Fund, and Digital Design Camp are other programs through which the college introduces its disciplines to young people. 

Aug 23, 2021

Kofi Boone Announced as Joseph D. Moore Distinguished Professor

The College of Design has named Kofi Boone, FASLA, professor of landscape architecture and environmental planning, as the Joseph D. Moore Distinguished Professor. Boone has been at the College of Design since 2004. His work is in the overlap between landscape architecture and environmental justice with specializations in democratic design, digital media and interpreting cultural landscapes. 

Jul 5, 2021

Think and Do: College of Design

Mark Elison Hoversten, dean of NC State’s College of Design, discusses how donors are making the extraordinary happen in the college every day. 

Jun 28, 2021

Early Champions for the New Design Center

As renovations for the Design Center at 111 Lampe Drive continue to progress, students are preparing to utilize the blank spaces for fall 2021. One company, Eastman, recently pledged a major gift to become the first partner to name a space in the new facility. 

Jun 22, 2021

Landscape Architecture Professor Lewis Clarke Passes Away at 94

Lewis Clarke, FASLA, passed away on June 6, 2021. Clarke catalyzed the evolution of American landscape architecture for more than 65 years as a professor at the North Carolina State University School (now College) of Design and as a visiting lecturer at numerous universities. Through nearly five decades of active practice, his achievements were multi-faceted, award-winning and historically significant. His contributions endure through donated papers and drawings at NC State University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center. 

Jun 14, 2021

Diversifying Leadership: College of Design Leaders Council to Begin Recruitment

The College of Design’s Leaders Council has begun an effort to expand and diversify its membership. The volunteer group also hopes to broaden its influence through the creation of new committees. 

Apr 19, 2021

Day of Giving 2021 Breaks Records for College of Design Fundraising

The College of Design had its most successful Day of Giving yet on March 24. Throughout the 24-hour period, it raised a total of $1,349,683 from 309 gifts, supporting scholarships, facilities, students, staff and faculty throughout the college. 

Apr 5, 2021

Building an Impact

In conjunction with this year’s Day of Giving event, NC State alumnus Greg Cranford made a $250,000 estate gift to support students studying abroad. 

Apr 5, 2021

Students Virtually Explore Rome Through New Lecture Series

The College of Design recently received a generous donation to fund a new study-abroad experience in Rome, Italy, for spring 2021. COVID-19 prevented an in-person experience from taking place, but that setback prompted the college to offer a virtual experience that brings increased accessibility to all.