Division of Academic and Student Affairs

Aug 28, 2018

Spotlight on Our Students: Working with Water in Cameroon

Gracie Hornby, a junior University Scholar and civil engineering major from Franklin, recently completed an internship in Yaounde, Cameroon, with the Circle of Women for Social Action and Aid. Hornby put her growing knowledge of engineering concepts to work by spearheading a water quality and sanitation project in five rural villages. 

Aug 21, 2018

Class of 2022 Set to Pack the Pantry

The Class of 2022 has been invited to help “Pack the Pantry” before New Student Convocation this week. Gifts and donations of food help the Feed the Pack Food Pantry address food insecurity on campus. 

Aug 14, 2018

A Lifetime of Music, a Legacy at NC State

After Miriam Bailey Gardner was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, her husband Bill assembled a scrapbook of her life, and in the process, he learned that her love of music was ignited while a student at NC State. They have chosen to establish the Miriam Bailey Gardner Music Scholarship Endowment to provide merit-based scholarships to music students at the university. 

Aug 7, 2018

A Common Ground

Chloe Shevlin, a 2018 NC State graduate and member of the University Scholars program, spent plenty of time inspiring others while serving in multiple roles within Wellness and Recreation at the university. She was awarded the John F. Miller Award as the top student employee in 2017-18, and she's raised thousands of dollars for Wellness and Recreation's Cycle for Survival event. Since graduation, Chloe has worked at Duke University Hospital to lead process improvement initiatives. 

Jul 30, 2018

Transferring to Success

Ben O’Hallaron, a senior plant biology major and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' 2018-19 Larry A. Whitford Award recipient, took a nontraditional path to NC State and to academic success. 

Jul 17, 2018

Study Abroad Surpasses Participation and Diversity Goals

More NC State students are gaining invaluable experience through study abroad and private support is part of that equation. Since 2011-12, the Study Abroad Office has awarded nearly $2 million in scholarships to 1,333 students; created 20 new scholarships, including scholarships for underrepresented students; and more than tripled scholarship funding. 

Jul 3, 2018

NC State Juntos Program Guides Young Adults to Higher Education

NC State student interns and volunteers from the Goodnight Scholars Program partnered with Juntos para una Mejor Educación to work with students attending the summer Juntos Academy. The program aims to help Latino high school students and their families navigate the road to higher education. 

Jun 19, 2018

Student’s Art History Research Leads to Museums, Galleries Abroad

Kyle Canter has followed his growing interest in the history of photography to museums, galleries and archives in the United States and across Europe. Some of the NC State senior's research has been supported by a Supercurricular SEED Grant from the Fellowship Advising Office, based in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. Funded by a gift from the late Marilyn D. Blanton, these grants enable students to pursue extraordinary academic opportunities in the summer. 

Jun 12, 2018

The ‘Tiniest Little Thing’ Spurs Student Philanthropy

Mitchell Moravec, who graduated from NC State in May with degrees in psychology and materials science, decided to support the John C. McIlwee Theatre Endowment in recognition of the way the arts enhanced his student experience. 

Jun 12, 2018

Recipient of Isaac Frank Ormond Scholarship Named

Biological sciences major Katie Kennedy is the latest recipient of the Isaac Frank Ormond III Memorial Scholarship, which supports NC State students minoring in health and exercise studies who demonstrate good character, strong academic ability and potential to excel in the field.