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A Farewell from Dr. Arden

Emily Packard

NC State Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Jim Pfaendtner

Jun 10, 2026

June 2026 Provost’s Corner

I am honored and excited to serve this remarkable NC State community as your provost. 
US and NC flags flap in the summer breeze along the dunes of Atlantic Beach.

Jun 10, 2026

Wolfpack Summer Adventures

Summer is here Wolfpack family! We want to let everyone know what you’ve been up to in the August 2026 issue of the Provost’s Office newsletter. 
Holladay Hall in the spring on a warm May afternoon.

Jun 10, 2026

Five Questions with Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Jim Pfaendtner

We recently spoke with Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Jim Pfaendtner about his new role, how he supports the campus community, and what role the Provost’s Office plays in helping faculty, staff and students succeed. 
Students stroll across the sunlit campus, heading to the Talley Student Union with the Tri-Towers and lush green trees in the background.

Jun 10, 2026

June 2026 Announcements

From the Climate and Sustainability Academy: Osburn has also been named the Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Sustainability. He also serves as director of the Blue Economy Innovation Program, which coordinates… 
Reynolds Coliseum

May 13, 2026

May 2026 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, professional development opportunities, campus activities and more. 
Holladay Hall in the spring on a warm May afternoon.

May 13, 2026

Courtney Cullen Honored with ICAI Research of the Year Award

Courtney Cullen, director of assessment in Institutional Effectiveness at NC State, has been named the Donald McCabe Research of the Year for 2025 by the International Center for Academic Integrity. This award recognizes and honors outstanding recent research projects regarding academic integrity during the past year or more, as well as Cullen’s tremendous contributions to promoting academic integrity on NC State’s campus and beyond. 
NC State's Memorial Belltower stands in front of a clear summer sky on a June afternoon.

May 13, 2026

Setting the Standard for Faculty Achievement

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious state, national and international awards, accolades or other distinctions during this academic year. This year, NC State honored 31 faculty members during the 2026 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 5. 
Helen Chen, NC State Senior Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Innovation

May 13, 2026

Moving Forward with Intention – OASIS Hosts Academic Innovation Accelerator Showcase

As industries shift and workforce demands grow more complex, NC State continues to respond with a stronger focus on academic quality and innovation. The question isn’t if the university will respond — it’s how. One answer is the OASIS Academic Innovation Accelerator, which celebrated its inaugural cohort during a Showcase event in late April. 
Students celebrate the spring commencement ceremony at Carter-Finley Stadium.

May 13, 2026

Congratulations, NC State Class of 2026!

NC State’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony saw thousands of newly-minted graduates sing the alma mater together to usher in a new chapter of life recently. Together they will have earned 97 associate, 5,600 bachelor’s, 1,773 master’s and 338 doctoral degrees. Every tassel turned represents a story shaped by studies and service. We’re showcasing some of those graduates here. 
Warwick Arden

May 13, 2026

A Farewell from Dr. Arden

Serving as provost of NC State University for the past 17 years has been one of the great honors of my career. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the extraordinary faculty, staff and students who make this university what it is.