Program Support

Mar 22, 2021

New Fund Will Support Students Through the GLBT Center

A gift from NC State friend Bill Spitz seeds the Dream Fund, which the center staff can use to aid students who face financial hardship, particularly after coming out. 

Mar 15, 2021

Textiles Loaner Program Keeps Students on Track

Thanks to donor support and the NC Textile Foundation, the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management at Wilson College of Textiles has continued preparing its students to become industry-ready professionals even while they learn remotely. 

Mar 15, 2021

Music Students Band Together for Day of Giving

During the rescheduled 2020 NC State Day of Giving in September, students worked hard to channel funds to the Department of Music by winning social media challenges. 

Mar 8, 2021

Opportunities in Grant Writing and Support

Molly Puente, Ph.D., is a double NC State alum and currently works as a Grants Coordinator in NC State’s Proposal Development Unit. As part of her duties, Puente helps support the development of large-scale, interdisciplinary research proposals, curates grant resources and offers programming around navigating the grants process at large federal research sponsors. 

Mar 1, 2021

NC State Earns National Top 10 Ranking as a ‘Military Friendly’ School

For the fifth time, NC State has earned a top 10 spot in Military Friendly’s national Military Friendly Schools rankings. Coming in ninth overall, NC State was also one of 162 institutions selected for the “Gold” award status for leading practices, outcomes and effective programs. Donor support for the university’s Military and Veteran Services center helps ensure these programs provide the resources needed for military-affiliated students to make a smooth transition. 

Mar 1, 2021

Frey Selected for EPA Science Policy Post

NC State engineering professor Chris Frey has been appointed deputy assistant administrator for science policy in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development. The office is the scientific research arm of EPA; its work informs EPA decisions and supports the emerging needs of EPA stakeholders, including state, tribal and community partners. Frey is the Glenn E. and Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. 

Mar 1, 2021

Looking Back and Moving Forward

2020 will be a year long-remembered by NC State faculty, staff and students. Read about some of the lessons learned, including how Jeff Braden, retiring soon as dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, has asked his team to commit to concrete actions to reduce or eliminate racism and increase the college’s ability to provide opportunity and increase social justice. Among other actions, Braden has set a goal of raising $1 million by June 30, 2021, to provide high-impact, life-changing experiences to all CHASS students — especially those from under-represented groups. 

Mar 1, 2021

Poole Alum’s Gift Designed to Further Educate the Next Generation in Financial Literacy

Will Goodson’s two-year gift provides Poole College faculty and students with 24/7 access to Barron’s, a leading financial portal and magazine, in hopes of spurring financial education, enabling students to learn from investing’s best minds and fostering their professional growth. The Poole College of Management is now one of only 95 schools to have this unique access. 

Mar 1, 2021

Inaugural Cohort of Impact Scholars Announced

Last month, the Office of Outreach and Engagement announced the inaugural cohort of Impact Scholars as part of its Strengthening the Impact of Research program. The 12 Impact Scholars represent nine colleges and two research institutes, bringing a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience to the group. 

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.