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January 2026 Provost’s Corner

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Mar 4, 2026

Annual Event Offers Tools to Prioritize, Focus and Make Progress

What can move a room full of university leaders to spontaneous applause? In 2024, it was this question from an attendee at the inaugural Breakfast and Brainwork Event for implementation… 
A heart is chalked onto bricks at Wolf Plaza during a wellness event.

Feb 11, 2026

February 2026 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, professional development opportunities, campus activities and more. 
A detail of the mace during the Chancellor's installation.

Feb 11, 2026

Honorary Degree Call for Nominations

The Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees at NC State seeks nominations for recipients of honorary degrees. Honorary degrees represent NC State’s highest recognition of outstanding contributions to academic, professional or civic society that create a model for others to emulate and reflect the mission and vision of the university. 
Warwick Arden

Feb 11, 2026

February 2026 Provost’s Corner

We’re getting ready to observe our first Wellness Day of the calendar year on Tuesday, February 17. On this day, there will be no classes held and no assignments due, and I encourage instructors to avoid tests or deadlines on that day or the next. 
Students took to Stafford Commons to help celebrate NC State's annual Day of Giving. Mr. and Ms. Wuf made an appearance, much to the delight of the student body.

Feb 11, 2026

What I Love Most About NC State

The Wolfpack is red (and white!); our bricks are too. Hey colleagues, what makes you love this place too? This month, we’re talking with faculty and staff members about what they love most about NC State. 
The Belltower, framed by early spring blooms in late February.

Feb 11, 2026

Five Questions About Digital Accessibility at NC State

By April 24, 2026, all public entities, including institutions of higher education, must ensure their websites and mobile apps comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA. We spoke with Rebecca Sitton, university digital accessibility coordinator, about digital accessibility at NC State, compliance with federal guidelines, and efforts to make the campus a more welcoming place for all. 
Brooks Hall on NC State's campus on a snowy day.

Feb 6, 2026

College of Design Dean Mark Hoversten to Step Down

College of Design Dean Mark Hoversten will step down effective July 1, 2026, after dedicating a decade of service to NC State. 

Feb 4, 2026

Implementation Plan Receives Midpoint Touch-Up

NC State’s Wolfpack 2030 strategic plan is operationalized through three-year implementation plans. This past fall, with the current implementation plan nearing its halfway point, the cabinet considered a few minimal and… 
Meeting of the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities

Jan 22, 2026

NC State’s Helen Chen Completes Fulbright Specialist Assignment in Egypt, Advancing National Higher Education Transformation

Year-long engagement with Egypt's Supreme Council of Universities connects interdisciplinary education, AI transformation and workforce alignment to national innovation priorities. 
Warwick Arden

Jan 14, 2026

January 2026 Provost’s Corner

Welcome back to campus and to the spring 2026 semester! I hope that you all had a wonderful, restful break and are looking forward what’s ahead.