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Sep 13, 2017

Provost’s Corner: September 2017

September 2017 marks the one-year anniversary of the inaugural Provost’s Office newsletter. With one month into the school year, much has already happened and exciting times lie ahead. 

Sep 13, 2017

Pack Hacks for Faculty: Making Videos for Fun and Learning

Welcome to the second installment of Pack Hacks for Faculty - quick tips, advice and other insight to facilitate your teaching, research or engagement activities. David McConnell in the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences talks about the versatility of videos for engaging classroom instruction. 

Sep 12, 2017

Nominations Open for Honorary Degrees

At NC State, honorary degrees recognize individuals whose achievements are extraordinary and have lasting distinction. Usual degree requirements for an academic degree are waived to bestow honors on those who have… 

Sep 12, 2017

Tailored for Transfers

Nearly one quarter of NC State’s undergraduate students start their career elsewhere. Two such transfer students sat down to talk about their experiences coming to NC State and participating in campus life. 

Sep 11, 2017

Young Men Take Initiative to Excel

The Black Male Initiative strives to establish a brotherhood and develop leaders among black male students in the Avent Ferry Complex. The group works together to break through negative challenges facing black males. 

Sep 7, 2017

Where Learning is a Way of Life

NC State’s Living and Learning Villages provide students with an experiential education outside the classroom. The 14 villages, along with two community initiatives, help create a sense of community in a campus with more than 35,000 students. 

Sep 7, 2017

NC State Students Go Global

Thanks to Global Village, NC State students gain international experience and cultural competency right on campus. 

Sep 7, 2017

Striving for Sustainability

EcoVillage helps students strengthen their passion for sustainability through community service, field trips, social events and educational programming. 

Sep 7, 2017

Investing in Ideas

Five promising projects in a diverse range of fields will receive support from the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund, which helps NC State researchers move their inventions into the marketplace. 

Sep 5, 2017

Gregg Museum Reveals First-Class Renovation

The Gregg Museum reopens this weekend in its new complex on Hillsborough Street. Director Roger Manley explains how the museum grew from an informal collection into an impressive home for the arts.