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Feb 10, 2026

Fridge Factor Opens the Door for NC State Students To Become Citizen Scientists

Food scientists in CALS created Fridge Factor, the 2026 Pack Science Challenge. They’re recruiting 250 NC State students to collect data on food storage, disposal and safety.

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Feb 4, 2026

Three GOHA Affiliate Memmbers Receive Ag Research Grants to Grow North Carolina Agriculture

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has awarded grants to 11 NC State University researchers that support a range of agricultural projects to boost new crop production and innovative solutions that advance the state’s agricultural economy.

Feb 2, 2026

Five GOHA Affiliate Members Named 2025-26 University Faculty Scholars

NC State’s 2024-25 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond.

Jan 15, 2026

GOHA Affiliate Member Ashley Brown Receives Funding from NCInnovation

From stopping a car accident before it starts to preventing fatal medical emergencies, the two College of Engineering faculty members who received 2025 NCInnovation grants are changing the world.

Jan 14, 2026

NC State Launches Four New Master’s Programs to Strengthen Graduate Portfolio

NC State is leveraging its interdisciplinary strengths and building institutional momentum with the launch of four new master’s programs. Each program reflects the university’s commitment to academic innovation, cross-college collaboration, and future-ready education.

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Jan 7, 2026

Kai Lan Named 2025–26 Goodnight Early Career Innovator

Lan, an assistant professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State, leads the Sustainability Analysis and Innovation Lab.

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Jan 6, 2026

GOHA Affiliate Members Author New Publication on How to Make Communities More Resilient to Climate Change

A new strategy lays out how local governments can limit adverse impacts of climate change on their communities.

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Dec 17, 2025

Two GOHA Affiliate Members Awarded Funding for Advancing Global Learning at Home

The Office of Global Engagement is pleased to announce eight faculty and staff projects funded through our inaugural Advancing Global Learning at Home program, which supports innovative campus-based initiatives that bring international perspectives and global skills development to NC State students. Seth Murray (CHASS – Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences) — Building Cultural Competencies through…

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Dec 10, 2025

Six GOHA Affiliate Members Selected for 2025-26 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State announced its 2025-26 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators today. This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. The 25 faculty selected will receive $22,000 for each of the next three years to support their scholarship and research endeavors.

Nov 4, 2025

Registration Open for Make-A-Thon 2026

Make-A-Thon 2026, NC State’s annual sustainability innovation competition, is now open for student registration.