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sepi saidi poses in front of a construction site

Mar 10, 2020

Alumna Makes Business NC Power 100 List

Sepi Saidi, named to Business North Carolina’s Power 100 List, has stayed engaged in NC State's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering by serving on the advisory board and delivering keynote speeches at events it hosts, such as the 2019 American Society of Biological Engineers Southeastern Regional Student Rally. She's also a member of the NC State University Foundation Board. 

a student practicing intubating on a model cat head

Mar 10, 2020

CVM Alums Give Back to SimLab that Gave Them So Much

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2019 was the first to use the CVM’s Simulation Lab — and they loved it. In fact, they appreciated using the lab to master common, yet important, surgical techniques so much that they gave a generous parting gift to purchase more models for future students. 

New students walk through Talley Student Union during orientation.

Mar 3, 2020

Student Emergency Fund Continues to Help Students Thrive

From leaving an unsafe living environment to dealing with the cost of an unexpected health issue, the Student Emergency Fund is there to help members of the Pack not just get by, but thrive. 

elementary school students conducting an experiment through Science House

Mar 3, 2020

Beyond the Bricks: Making STEM Accessible

Supported in part by donors and corporate partners, the Science House continues to grow as the grades K-12 outreach arm of NC State's College of Sciences, serving students in all 100 North Carolina counties in an effort to make STEM learning resources more accessible. 

hunt library exterior

Mar 3, 2020

Humane Society of the United States Donates Records to the Libraries

The NC State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is excited to announce the donation of the historical records of the Humane Society of the United States, which will benefit scholars and other researchers. The records include original correspondence, publications and photographs dating from the mid-1950s, encompassing the organization's activities in promoting the protection of companion animals, farm animals, animals in laboratories and wildlife. 

greenway trail

Mar 3, 2020

The Urgency and Necessity for Greenways

Chuck Flink, a professor of practice in landscape architecture at NC State, as well as a volunteer and donor, sat down with the university's Abstract to explain the importance of greenways and their potential in developing cities and communities. Flink is the author of "The Greenway Imperative: Connecting Communities and Landscapes for a Sustainable Future." 

Anna McManamey holds the coat of excellence given to her by Jackie Joloszynski

Mar 3, 2020

The ‘True Gift’ of an Unexpected Bond

Sid Bragg and Jackie Jaloszynski recently presented NC State Veterinary Hospital cardiology resident Anna McManamey -- or Dr. Mac, as they call her -- with a Coat of Excellence for her support and compassion treating their dog Lukus. Gifts to the Coat of Excellence program support the hospital's ongoing efforts and allow clients the opportunity to recognize the extraordinary caregivers who touch lives each day through their work. 

Bob Jordan smiling at Board of Trustees meeting

Feb 25, 2020

In Memoriam: Bob Jordan

Alumnus Bob Jordan, who served North Carolina as a public official and business leader, died earlier this month. Jordan is remembered for his unwavering support of NC State for more than 60 years. He was a member and chair of the university’s Board of Trustees, among other roles, and his service and philanthropy earned him two of NC State's top honors: the Watauga Medal, for service, and the Menscer Cup, for philanthropy. 

William Upchurch listening to members of the Farm Management Program

Feb 25, 2020

Partner Profile: NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission

Former president of the CALS Alumni and Friends Society William Upchurch Jr. discusses the partnership between the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The commission has helped support numerous projects at the college, including creating skills courses in community colleges to enhancing local farmers markets and developing the greenhouse vegetable industry. 

Tom Miller with members of the Entrepreneurship Initiative doing the Wolfie

Feb 11, 2020

NC State Entrepreneurship Shines

Tom Miller, NC State's senior vice provost for academic outreach and entrepreneurship, was recently interviewed by the Trade Show Live to talk about entrepreneurship culture at the university and programs fostering a business-building environment. Listen to the podcasts, on which Miller shares how the concept of creating “beneficial collisions” led to the birth of programs and common spaces such as the Entrepreneurship Garage, the Albright Entrepreneurs Village and the eClinic.