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Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
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Academic Excellence

The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost is NC State's chief academic officer, supporting faculty and programming that make the university a higher education leader.

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Meet Provost Pfaendtner

Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Jim Pfaendtner, who assumed the position in 2026, leads the academic growth of NC State’s faculty and students.

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Warwick Arden

A Farewell from Dr. Arden

Serving as provost of NC State University for the past 17 years has been one of the great honors of my career. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the extraordinary faculty, staff and students who make this university what it is.

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Helen Chen, NC State Senior Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Innovation

Moving Forward with Intention – OASIS Hosts Academic Innovation Accelerator Showcase

As industries shift and workforce demands grow more complex, NC State continues to respond with a stronger focus on academic quality and innovation. The question isn’t if the university will respond — it’s how. One answer is the OASIS Academic Innovation Accelerator, which celebrated its inaugural cohort during a Showcase event in late April.

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