May 2019

May 29, 2019

Mark Bernhard Named Vice Provost for Continuing Education

Mark Bernhard, associate provost for outreach and engagement at the University of Southern Indiana, has been named vice provost for Continuing Education, effective August 26, 2019. 

May 21, 2019

Mary Watzin Steps Down as Dean of the College of Natural Resources

After seven years of leadership, Dr. Mary Watzin will step down as dean of the College of Natural Resources, effective August 16, 2019. 

May 8, 2019

May 2019 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including recent awards and honors, continuing education and professional development opportunities, and more. 

May 8, 2019

May 2019 Provost’s Corner

The extent to which faculty and staff Think and Do, year in and year out, is simply amazing. The same goes for those who will be newly-minted graduates this Saturday. Each person in the NC State community, through the contribution of time, talents and service, makes the university truly great. 

May 8, 2019

Taking a Different Path

More than 6,000 students will turn their tassels at NC State’s spring commencement on May 11. Many of these new graduates have followed a non-traditional option to earning their degree. Meet three spring 2019 graduates who have found various pathways to academic success. 

May 8, 2019

Five Questions with Eli Whitley

New Student Orientation welcomes thousands of first-year and transfer students to NC State each summer. Orientation student coordinator Eli Whitley, a rising junior in communication, talks about his involvement in orientation and how he makes new students feel at home. 

May 7, 2019

NC State Honors Outstanding Faculty

NC State honored more than 30 faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the university community during the 2019 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1. The annual event honors faculty who have won prestigious state, national and international awards and created new knowledge and advancements in their respective disciplines. 

May 7, 2019

Pack Hacks for Faculty: Engaging Students in Online Learning

In this month's Pack Hacks, Kim Allen, director of graduate programs, associate professor and extension specialist in the Department of Youth, Family and Community Sciences, and Angela Smith, teaching associate professor and coordinator of college counseling and the student development program in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development, give insight into keeping students engaged in online learning. 

May 7, 2019

Two Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Donald Bitzer and Youngsoo (Richard) Kim received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees. Chancellor Randy Woodson recognized the awardees during 2019 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1. 

May 2, 2019

NC State Names New Dean of Poole College of Management

Frank Buckless tapped to lead the Poole College of Management.