Division of Academic and Student Affairs

Sep 17, 2019

Exploring New Routes

NC State's new Wellness and Recreation Center is expected to open in fall of 2020. With outdoor training areas, a teaching kitchen, a sprint ramp and a signature, 48-foot-tall climbing center, the facility will play a critical role in providing new ways for students to enjoy a well-rounded campus experience. Naming opportunities are available now and provide a unique opportunity to further invest in student success. 

Aug 13, 2019

The Impact of Mentorship During a Summer Research Experience with Nithin Gupta

Nithin Gupta, a senior majoring in genetics, is spending his summer on a research project focused on developing organoids that could revolutionize how we approach dealing with potential side-effects in medical treatments. His mentors include Jorge Piedrahita, professor of translational medicine and director of the Comparative Medicine Institute (CMI), and Kathryn Polkoff, a second-year Ph.D. student and graduate research assistant at the CMI. The University's Greatest Needs Fund helps support extraordinary undergraduate research experiences like Gupta's. 

Jul 23, 2019

Renovations Taking Shape at D.H. Hill Jr. Library

Construction at D.H. Hill Jr. Library means more than just an aesthetic update — renovations will support the overall success of the campus community. The most noticeable change will be the new Academic Success Center, a partnership between NC State University Libraries and the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. The center will provide on-campus academic support to undergraduate and graduate students, and is scheduled for completion in fall 2020. 

Jul 23, 2019

Beam Me Up

Construction workers hit a big milestone earlier this month in their work on NC State's new Wellness and Recreation Center, securing the final steel beam high atop the structure. Scheduled to open in 2020, the facility - paired with Talley Student Union - will anchor student life on Main Campus. 

Jul 9, 2019

Providing for the Pack

NC State continues making strides to combat food insecurity on campus, from the growing PACK Meal Share program to the addition of meal kits in the Feed the Pack Food Pantry. The efforts dovetail with the collaborative efforts of partners including the Division of Academic and Student Affairs and NC State Dining to create Pack Essentials, a means for meeting students’ needs for housing, food and financial services. 

Jul 9, 2019

Spotlight on Our Students: So You’re Digging for Dinosaurs?

Erin Gniewek, a rising third-year University Scholar from Advance, is spending the summer working with Makounta-Voules Archaeological Project. The project is based outside of Polis, Cyprus, and established by NC State professors Kate Grossman and Tate Paulette. 

May 14, 2019

Supporting Others Through Wellness

Clare Bloss '21 and Katherine Mansfield '20 have enjoyed connecting with others through their work with Wellness and Recreation. Their commitment was recognized when they were named the recipients of the Wellness and Recreation Friends and Family Student Employee Scholarship. 

Apr 29, 2019

Four Friends Give Back to University Scholars

Two alumni couples who serve on the Division of Academic and Student Affairs’ Board for Student Success are supporting the University Scholars Program, which provided them with community, knowledge and lifelong friendships. 

Apr 23, 2019

Day in the Life: Monica Richmond

Monica RIchmond, a senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is involved in several privately-supported initiatives on campus, including the University Honors Program. See how Monica spends her day as a senior in CALS. 

Apr 16, 2019

Sir Walter Cabinet Makes Gift to NC State

A new gift from Sir Walter Cabinet – a longtime, influential statewide organization with close ties to the General Assembly – to NC State’s Division of Academic and Student Affairs will benefit the Student Emergency Fund and support the construction of a welcome table for the lobby at the Crafts Center.