College of Design

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. 

Mar 15, 2021

Raney Wilson: Why Scholarships Matter

Raney Wilson, a sophomore graphic design student in the College of Design from Saxapahaw, shared how receiving the Raleigh Hunter Scholarship in Visual Design has impacted her experiences at NC State. 

Mar 8, 2021

SCPN Spotlight: Kofi Boone

Kofi Boone is a University Faculty Scholar and professor in the College of Design’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. Boone’s work explores the intersection of landscape architecture and environmental justice with specializations in democratic design, digital media and interpreting cultural landscapes. 

Feb 15, 2021

College of Design to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

The $40,000 grant will help fund projects benefiting the visually impaired at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind. The project scope includes improving navigation tools available to the students, resulting in an enhanced built environment, improved spatial clarity and increased independence. 

Jan 25, 2021

Q&A with Katherine Peele: Why I Give

Katherine Peele is a College of Design alumna and currently serves as the president of the College of Design Leaders Council. She and her husband, Rick, recently created a scholarship endowment to help design students focus on their studies rather than their finances.