Emily Packard

Oct 16, 2024

October 2024 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, professional development opportunities, campus activities and more. 

Oct 16, 2024

October 2024 Provost’s Corner

At the halfway point of the fall semester, we’ve seen our fair share of successes with faculty, staff and students around campus. There’s much more that lies ahead, and I look forward to finishing out this half of the academic year strong. 

Oct 15, 2024

Integrative Sciences Initiative Directors and Woodson Hall Occupants Announced

Two new directors of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI) and the first occupants of Woodson Hall, the heart of the ISI, have been announced. Milad Abolhasani and Melanie Simpson were named director of accelerated technologies and director of research, respectively, effective October 1. 

Oct 15, 2024

The Provost Picks a Winner with New Howling Cow Ice Cream Flavor

If you scream for ice cream, you’ll have a Howling Cow over Caramel Mocha Latte, the latest flavor from NC State’s favorite creamery. Caramel Mocha Latte — the Provost’s Pick — came from a collaboration between Howling Cow and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden, and will make its debut at the N.C. State Fair Oct. 17-27. 

Oct 4, 2024

Announcing NC State’s FY 25-27 Implementation Plan

The FY25-27 implementation plan for NC State’s strategic plan, Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary is now available to the university community. 

Sep 25, 2024

Rebecca Sanchez Named Director of NC State’s Quality Enhancement Plan

Rebecca Sanchez has been named director of NC State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), effective October 1. 

Sep 19, 2024

Information and resources to help you transition to new course materials program

NC State is launching the new Course Ready program in spring 2025, offering all degree-seeking undergraduate students affordable, flat-rate, digital-first access to their course materials on the first day of class. This program addresses growing concerns around affordability and helps students and their families better anticipate the costs of course materials. 

Sep 18, 2024

Nominations Sought for 2024-25 Faculty Awards

Faculty excellence is at the core of NC State’s mission. For many years, the university has honored faculty through a variety of awards and recognitions. Nominations for a number of faculty awards for the 2024-25 academic year are now open. 

Sep 18, 2024

September 2024 Provost’s Corner

We’re picking up momentum heading into the second month of the school year. There’s lots to see and do around campus as fall approaches, and hopefully some cooler weather for us all. 

Sep 18, 2024

Honorary Degree Call for Nominations

The Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees at NC State seeks nominations for recipients of honorary degrees. Honorary degrees represent NC State’s highest recognition of outstanding contributions to academic, professional or civic society that create a model for others to emulate and reflect the mission and vision of the university.