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June 2017

Alumni Gateway near sunset.

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. 

Provost Unit Awards for Excellence winners

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. 

Holladay Hall

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. 

Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick A. Arden

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. 

Jun 13, 2017

Transitions in the Office of International Affairs

The Office of International Affairs will go through some transitions in the new fiscal year to better position NC State for increased global engagement and collaboration. 

2017 Common Reading Program selection

Jun 13, 2017

2017 Common Reading Program

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates is NC State’s 2017 Common Reading Program selection. Faculty, staff and students are invited to learn more about the text and how it relates to students' first-year experience at NC State’s convocation on Monday, Aug. 14 in Reynolds Coliseum. 

Men chatting at McKimmon Center event

Jun 12, 2017

Get to Know: McKimmon Center

NC State’s McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education serves as a hub of activity encompassing a wide array of learning opportunities, professional meeting facilities, and university services. Alice Warren, vice provost for continuing education and interim vice provost for outreach and engagement, gives insight into the McKimmon Center’s tradition of excellence in continuing and extension education. 

IMLS medal presentation with First Lady Michelle Obama

Jun 6, 2017

Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Susan Nutter to Retire

Susan Nutter, vice provost and director of the NCSU Libraries, has announced that she is stepping down this fall. Nutter arrived at NC State in 1987 with a vision of creating a world-class library on Centennial Campus. Her vision was realized with the opening of the James B. Hunt Jr. Library in January 2013. 

IMLS medal presentation with First Lady Michelle Obama

Jun 6, 2017

Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Susan Nutter to Retire

Susan Nutter, vice provost and director of the NCSU Libraries, has announced that she is stepping down this fall. Nutter arrived at NC State in 1987 with a vision of creating a world-class library on Centennial Campus. Her vision was realized with the opening of the James B. Hunt Jr. Library in January 2013. 

Legislator talking with graduate student

Jun 5, 2017

Students Share Value of Graduate Education with Legislators

Three NC State graduate students were among those participating in Graduate Education Day at the N.C. General Assembly in mid-May. The event featured the research work of more than 30 graduate students from across the state, from both public and private universities. Activities included graduate poster presentations in the legislative building.