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Jan 23, 2024

Podcast: Planned Giving With Katherine Miller

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Katherine Miller, the executive director of NC State’s Office of Gift Planning, to discuss planned giving and its importance to the university’s ongoing success. 

Laurie Williams

Jan 23, 2024

Williams Named Goodnight Distinguished University Professor

Laurie Williams, a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science and a leader of NC State’s cybersecurity efforts, has been named as the inaugural Goodnight Distinguished University Professor in Security Sciences. The position was made possible by a generous gift from longtime NC State supporters Dr. James and Mrs. Ann Goodnight. 

NC State Professors of Distinction infographic

Jan 23, 2024

Bonnie Fusarelli, Gail Jones and Hollylynne Lee Named NC State Professors of Distinction

Three College of Education faculty members, including an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, have been named professors of distinction. 

The Memorial Belltower at dusk and night. Photo by Marc Hall.

Jan 23, 2024

Four College of Engineering Professors Among Most Cited Researchers in the World

Four College of Engineering faculty members were recently recognized on Clarivate’s 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers. Among them: Michael D. Dickey, Camille and Henry Dreyfus Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Robert Heath, Lampe Distinguished Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering. 

Harald Ade in a laboratory

Jan 16, 2024

Carbon Electronics Cluster Co-directors Named to Highly Cited Researchers List

Harald Ade, Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Professor of Physics, and Aram Amassian, University Faculty Scholar and professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, have been named to Clarivate’s 2023 list of the world’s most highly cited researchers for the seventh and fourth times, respectively. 

The biocomposite films look similar to many synthetic plastics (left), however, their structure is hierarchically reinforced as seen in the fluorescence microscopy image (right). Photo courtesy of Orlin Velev, NC State University.

Jan 16, 2024

Researchers Combine Biopolymers Derived From the Ocean to Replace Synthetic Plastic Films

Materials with enhanced structure derived from crustaceans and seaweed could be part of a next-generation answer to the challenge of replacing petroleum-based plastic films, according to new research from Orlin Velev, S. Frank and Doris Culberson Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State, and his co-authors. 

Scott Showalter, director of the Jenkins Master of Accounting Program, addresses alumni, friends, faculty and staff at the annual celebration.

Jan 16, 2024

Jenkins MAC Program Honors Kim Bullard, Emily Wetsel at Annual Celebration

These heroes of Poole’s Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) program have been involved for years with its professional development efforts, student and faculty scholarships and fellowships, and recruitment of students for positions after graduation. 

Jon Carr

Jan 9, 2024

Jon Carr Appointed to Prestigious Role With Academy of Management

Carr, the Poole College Jenkins Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship, was recently named Entrepreneurship Division Chair for the international organization. 

Audrey Jaeger talking to a table of people

Dec 11, 2023

Jaeger Named 2024 University of North Carolina System Faculty Fellow

Audrey Jaeger, W. Dallas Herring Professor in the College of Education and executive director of the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, has been selected to join the 2024 University of North Carolina System Faculty Fellows. 

Clyde Sorenson teaching Entomology 201

Dec 11, 2023

9,000 Students and Counting

Students who enroll in Entomology 201 to fulfill a science requirement don’t expect such a memorable class, but Clyde Sorenson — a three-time Wolfpack alumnus, a donor and a distinguished professor — has been perfecting his delivery over 27 years of teaching at NC State. Sorenson was recently featured on the NC State Philanthropy Podcast to detail his extraordinary contributions to his alma mater.