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November 2017

Memorial Belltower

Nov 21, 2017

NC State’s DASA Supports Student Success

Provost Warwick Arden appears on the most recent episode of The Praeci Podcast to discuss the history of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs and how it was strategically created to support the success of the whole student. 

aerial view of Memorial Belltower and Hillsborough Street

Nov 17, 2017

NC State Ranks Top 20 in Best Colleges for Entrepreneurs

NC State has been ranked by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine as a “Top 25 Best Undergrad Programs for Entrepreneurs in 2018,” coming in at no. 19 on the list. 

Fall sun on campus

Nov 15, 2017

November 2017 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings with NC State faculty and staff, including awards and honors, upcoming events, professional development opportunities and more. 

NC State students in Prague

Nov 15, 2017

NC State’s Gateway to Europe

NC State prides itself on producing global citizens. Students, faculty and staff travel around the world to engage with — and learn from — the international community. That mission is strengthened by the official opening of the expanded NC State European Center in Prague. 

Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick A. Arden

Nov 15, 2017

Provost’s Corner: November 2017

Faculty and staff members’ steadfast commitment to our mission and the university’s strategic plan elevates NC State’s academic reputation and global impact. This includes NC State's ranking by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine as one of the “Top 25 Best Undergrad Programs for Entrepreneurs in 2018.” 

DNA helix

Nov 14, 2017

Strengthening Research with Shared Resources

With NC State engaging in record-high levels of research activity year after year, the university’s Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development is constantly working to identify and meet crucial research needs. To accomplish this goal, the university is streamlining its shared research services. 

Memorial Belltower

Nov 14, 2017

Strategic Plan Progress

Since the last plan strategic plan report card in 2016, we’ve made great progress toward our metric goals. This includes creating more resources to support our outstanding students, faculty and staff, making great progress toward our $1.6 billion goal in the Campaign for NC State, and expanding our campus diversity initiatives and international education efforts. 

Faculty member with dinosaur bones

Nov 10, 2017

Pack Hacks for Faculty: Funding International Research

This month, Chantell LaPan, adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and director of global research for the Office of Global Engagement, talks about supporting and funding international research. 

Faculty member and grad student in research lab

Nov 9, 2017

McGahan Named College of Sciences Dean

Christine McGahan, an expert in ocular physiology and pharmacology and an NC State faculty member for more than three decades, brings her vision to the College of Sciences. Meet the new dean. 

Memorial Belltower

Nov 8, 2017

Study examines hiring, retention of women and minority STEM faculty

NC State statistician Marcia Gumpertz conducted a “snapshot” survey of time to tenure, promotion and retention for female and minority faculty in four different STEM fields.