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Jul 11, 2017

Provost’s Corner: July 2017

There’s just one month to go before the beginning of the 2017-2018 academic year. While summer activities draw to a close, the campus prepares for an influx of 4,600 freshman this fall. 

Jul 10, 2017

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Let NC State know about your summer travel, research, service and more in an upcoming issue of the Provost’s Office newsletter. 

Jul 10, 2017

CVM Staff Member Gives Cat One More Life

Jenna Stowell recently gave a lucky cat one more life to live. The veterinary technician at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine cared for and eventually adopted Thumper, who was found severely injured in Brunswick County. The feline now finds his way around Stowell’s home with a custom-built wheelchair. 

Jul 7, 2017

Get to Know: Institute for Emerging Issues

The Institute for Emerging Issues at NC State brings together individuals and groups to pursue solutions to North Carolina’s challenges and strengthen the state’s future competitiveness. Leslie Boney, IEI’s director, talks about the institute’s pursuit of academic excellence, key issues of importance to the state, and how IEI supports all North Carolina citizens. 

Jul 6, 2017

Teaching Cultural Competencies Through Virtual Reality

NC State’s Global Training Initiative and DELTA staff have incorporated virtual reality in an immersive approach to teach cultural competencies to students and professionals in an online environment. 

Jul 3, 2017

Leslie Boney named Vice Provost for Outreach and Engagement

Leslie Boney, director of the Institute for Emerging Issues, assumed the additional role of Vice Provost for Outreach and Engagement, effective July 1. 

Jun 21, 2017

NC State Jumps to No. 80 Worldwide for U.S. Patents

NC State jumped from No. 97 to No. 80 in the latest worldwide university rankings for U.S. utility patents. 

Jun 16, 2017

12 Receive Awards for Excellence

Staff members from across NC State are recognized for exemplary service. Meet this year’s winners of the University Awards for Excellence. 

Jun 14, 2017

June 2017 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings with NC State faculty and staff, including awards and honors, upcoming events, professional development opportunities and more. 

Jun 14, 2017

Provost’s Corner: June 2017

NC State may feel a little different with summer in full swing, but the university still bustles with activity. Over the next few months, the campus will host summer sessions, new student orientations and a variety of summer camps.