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Sep 19, 2024

Information and resources to help you transition to new course materials program

NC State is launching the new Course Ready program in spring 2025, offering all degree-seeking undergraduate students affordable, flat-rate, digital-first access to their course materials on the first day of class. This program addresses growing concerns around affordability and helps students and their families better anticipate the costs of course materials. 

Sep 18, 2024

Nominations Sought for 2024-25 Faculty Awards

Faculty excellence is at the core of NC State’s mission. For many years, the university has honored faculty through a variety of awards and recognitions. Nominations for a number of faculty awards for the 2024-25 academic year are now open. 

Sep 18, 2024

September 2024 Provost’s Corner

We’re picking up momentum heading into the second month of the school year. There’s lots to see and do around campus as fall approaches, and hopefully some cooler weather for us all. 

Sep 18, 2024

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. 

Sep 18, 2024

September 2024 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, professional development opportunities, campus activities and more. 

Sep 17, 2024

NC State’s Data Science Academy Is Now the Data Science and AI Academy

NC State’s Data Science Academy will now be known as the Data Science and AI Academy (DSA), to better reflect its focus on and national leadership in AI. The DSA was established in 2021 as a universitywide interdisciplinary effort to enhance a historic strength of the university and meet the growing needs of data science research,… 

Sep 17, 2024

NC State Receives NSF Grant to Establish the Center for Accelerated Photocatalysis

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that North Carolina State University will direct a center that deploys self-driving labs to accelerate discovery for reactions which use light as a catalyst in challenging chemical transformations. The NSF Center for Accelerated Photocatalysis is supported by an NSF Centers for Chemical Innovation Program Phase I grant. 

Sep 12, 2024

James and Kathrine Owens Celebrate Transformation With New Gift

A $2 million commitment from Board of Trustees chair Dr. James Owens and his wife, Kathrine, to the Celebrating Transformation Initiative will benefit three areas at NC State. 

Sep 10, 2024

Celebrating 100 Years of Continuing and Lifelong Education at NC State

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2024, NC State University’s Continuing and Lifelong Education division proudly commemorated its 100th anniversary with a vibrant and inspiring full-day celebration at the Jane S. McKimmon Conference and Training Center. The event brought together faculty, staff, and community members for a series of enriching activities designed to highlight the transformative impact of continuing education. 

Sep 6, 2024

New Building Will Take Familiar Name

North Carolina State University’s Integrative Sciences Building, currently under construction and scheduled to open on the Brickyard in 2026, will be known as Woodson Hall in honor of Chancellor Randy Woodson, the university’s Board of Trustees announced on Sept. 6..