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Jan 12, 2022

Advancing a Culture of Interdisciplinary Excellence

The concept of interdisciplinarity encompasses not only the production of new knowledge through collaboration across disciplines, but new ways of putting that knowledge to use for the benefit of others. Interdisciplinary education lays the foundation for personal and professional success for members of academia and the students under their purview. 

Jan 12, 2022

Lessons Learned from 2021

2021 was a busy, memorable year for NC State faculty, staff and students. With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resumption of in-person activities, innovations in teaching and research, and continued service, the campus community came together and made an impact on the university and in many places beyond NC State. 

Jan 11, 2022

Donna Petherbridge Named Vice Provost for DELTA

Donna Petherbridge, interim vice provost for Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), has been named permanent vice provost for DELTA, effective January 1. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden made the appointment. This position now reports to the senior vice provost for instructional programs, where Courtney Thornton is currently serving in an interim role. 

Jan 10, 2022

University Standing Committee Survey Now Open

The University Standing Committee Survey is available online now through January 31 at 5 p.m. Benefit-eligible employees in a .75 or greater FTE position, along with emeritus/emerita faculty, may serve on a university standing committee. 

Jan 7, 2022

From Provost Arden: Guidance for Spring 2022 Instructors

In this message, Provost Arden shares information related to instruction and managing potential disruptions related to the pandemic in the spring 2022 semester. 

Jan 6, 2022

John Dole Named Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

John Dole has been appointed Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective February 16, after Richard Linton’s departure from the position to become president of Kansas State University. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden made the announcement today. 

Dec 21, 2021

Kish named National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Fred Kish, M.C. Dean Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been named as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in its 2021 class. 

Dec 15, 2021

December 2021 Provost’s Corner

Looking back on the past semester, I can say with confidence that we truly have the best faculty, staff and students around. Your perseverance and commitment to academic excellence have helped us weather times of uncertainty and reach new heights of achievement. 

Dec 15, 2021

Ready to Make an Impact

All of the pageantry and tradition surrounding commencement underscores the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2021. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and with a rigorous academic experience, these graduates show us what it really means to think and do, regardless of the circumstances. 

Dec 15, 2021

NC State Ranked No. 1 Entrepreneurship Program in the Southeast

NC State ranked No. 1 in the Southeast for both undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship education programs and came in at No. 15 in both lists of Top 50 Undergraduate Schools and Top 50 Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies in the nation for 2022.