Emily Packard

Jan 14, 2026

January 2026 Provost’s Corner

Welcome back to campus and to the spring 2026 semester! I hope that you all had a wonderful, restful break and are looking forward what’s ahead. 

Jan 14, 2026

NC State Launches 4 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. 

Jan 14, 2026

ISI To Host Third Annual Integrative Sciences Symposium of NC State Training Grants

On Jan. 30 the Integrative Sciences Initiative is hosting the third annual Integrative Symposium of NC State Training Grants. The event will bring together eight of the National Institutes of Health-funded T32 programs for a day of talks and posters from trainees, and talks from eminent external keynote speakers. 

Jan 14, 2026

January 2026 Announcements

From the Climate and Sustainability Academy: From University Data and Analytics: From DELTA: From the Office of Equal Opportunity: Visit the Cyma Rubin Visualization Gallery on the 3rd floor of… 

Dec 10, 2025

Meet Our Fall 2025 Graduates

NC State’s fall 2025 commencement ceremony will welcome 3,384 graduates into the Wolfpack alumni family. Together they will have earned 40 associate, 2,104 undergraduate, 985 master’s and 369 doctoral degrees. Each graduate traveled a unique path to get where they are today; we’re sharing some of their journeys here. 

Dec 10, 2025

Elevate Your Impact: The 2026 Conference on Faculty Excellence

NC State is preparing to welcome educators from across campus, the region and state for the fourth annual Conference on Faculty Excellence, scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Talley Student Union. The conference serves as a pivotal forum for celebrating faculty scholarship, sharing innovative teaching methodologies, and supporting professional development. 

Dec 10, 2025

December 2025 Provost’s Corner

We’re getting closer to the end of the fall semester and a much-deserved break. But first, we’re looking forward to a time of celebration with our university community during winter commencement on December 13, welcoming many new alumni into our family. 

Dec 10, 2025

December 2025 Announcements

From the Climate and Sustainability Academy: From DELTA: From the Office of Equal Opportunity: From the Office of Global Engagement: From the Global One Health Academy: From the Office of… 

Nov 21, 2025

OASIS Academic Innovation Accelerator Launches

The Office of Academic Strategy, Innovation and Solutions (OASIS) recently launched its Academic Innovation Accelerator, meant to support innovative, one-year pilot projects that drive progress towards NC State’s academic goals. The Accelerator is a platform for innovation that is both locally grounded and institutionally aligned. Projects contribute directly to the university’s Wolfpack 2030 strategic plan and support division-specific academic strategies. 

Nov 12, 2025

November 2025 Provost’s Corner

Thank you all for yet another successful Red and White Week — we are fortunate to have witnessed the installation of Chancellor Kevin Howell, and we were all reminded why NC State is such a special place to call home. Now the final exams and commencement are coming up; the time has certainly flown by this semester!