Emily Packard

Apr 19, 2023

April 2023 Provost’s Corner

It is hard to believe that the 2022-23 academic year is almost over! We’ve experienced an incredibly busy semester so far, and together, we can finish out the year strong. 

Apr 19, 2023

April 2023 Announcements

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

Apr 19, 2023

Getting to Know Rob Dunn and Staff in the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs

The Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs promotes a campus culture of interdisciplinary excellence and collaboration across academic boundaries. We spoke with Rob Dunn, senior vice provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs, as well as several OUIP staff, about the unit and how it makes a difference on campus. 

Apr 19, 2023

Five Questions with Margery Overton and Institutional Strategy and Analysis

In February, NC State released the Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary strategic plan metrics and dashboard. We caught up with Margery Overton, senior vice provost for Institutional Strategy and Analysis, to learn more about ISA, the Wolfpack 2030 metrics dashboard and ISA’s initiatives in the FY22-24 implementation plan. 

Apr 18, 2023

NC State Names New Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Garey Fox has been named dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1, pending Board of Trustees approval. Fox replaces interim dean John Dole, who has held his position since February 2022. 

Apr 13, 2023

NC State Names New Dean of College of Engineering

Jim Pfaendtner has been named the Louis Martin-Vega Dean of the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1. NC State Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden announced the appointment today. “This is an exciting time for the College of Engineering, as we thank Louis… 

Apr 4, 2023

2023 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence Announced

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost has recognized five outstanding staff members as recipients of the 2023 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence. 

Mar 31, 2023

Two Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Two faculty members 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 will recognize the awardees during the Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1. 

Mar 30, 2023

NC State’s Next Quality Enhancement Plan Announced

NC State has announced that PackWays for All: Learning by Doing has been selected as the university’s next Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) proposal. The QEP selection process has been directed by NC State’s 2024 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Reaffirmation Steering Committee. 

Mar 29, 2023

NC State Announces 2022-23 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State announced its 2022-23 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators today. This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. The 25 faculty selected will receive $22,000 ­for each of the next three years to support their scholarship and research endeavors.