Emily Packard

Sep 11, 2025

Nominations Sought for 2025-26 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 2025-26 academic year are now open. 

Sep 11, 2025

NC State Seeks Nominations for Honorary Degrees

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. 

Aug 20, 2025

August 2025 Announcements

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

Aug 20, 2025

August 2025 Provost’s Corner

Welcome to the beginning of a new academic year! Wolfpack Welcome Week is in full swing, and we’re ready to get 2025-26 off to a great start. 

Aug 20, 2025

NC State’s Packways QEP Experiences Pilot Year Success

NC State's Quality Enhancement Plan, "Packways: Learning by Doing," focuses on increasing student access to, participation in and value gained from high-quality High-Impact Experiences. The Packways pilot year (2024-25) established a strong foundation for the initiative. 

Aug 20, 2025

We Always [Want to] Know What You Did This Summer

NC State faculty, staff and students — the new academic year is here! First, though, let’s see what you and the rest of your Wolfpack family have been up to over the summer. You’ve traveled around the world, undertaken groundbreaking research, served your community and much more. Take a look at everyone’s summer activities and maybe gain some inspiration for your next adventure. 

Aug 20, 2025

ISI Workshops Showcase Interdisciplinary Possibilities

The Integrative Sciences Initiative at NC State seeks to transform education through promoting scholarly collaboration across disciplines. This summer, the ISI spearheaded efforts for change through a series of workshops designed to bring faculty, staff and students from across the university — as well as from other institutions — together to imagine the future of STEM in higher education. 

Jul 16, 2025

July 2025 Announcements

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

Jul 16, 2025

July 2025 Provost’s Corner

Dear faculty and staff, More than halfway through the summer, I hope you’re all enjoying the season and staying cool in the meantime. Campus remains an exciting place to be… 

Jul 14, 2025

Implementation Insights – Institutional Effectiveness

Last month, the provost announced strategic planning and implementation’s relocation to Institutional Effectiveness (IE). Implementation Specialist Genevieve Rockett and I are excited to continue supporting university excellence and continuous improvement…