Emily Packard

Dec 9, 2020

Capping Off an Extraordinary Year

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university held its first virtual commencement on December 4. Even in the absence of the traditional setting of PNC Arena, NC State awarded 152 associate, 6,104 bachelor’s, 2,755 master’s and 532 doctorate degrees, along with 100 doctorates of veterinary medicine to the class of 2020. 

Dec 9, 2020

Looking Back and Moving Forward

2020 will be a year long-remembered by all NC State faculty, staff and students. We want to inspire the campus community by sharing the most important lessons you’ve learned this year, and your plans for 2021. 

Dec 8, 2020

Strategic Planning Update

The Strategic Planning Executive Steering Committee has reviewed the content of task force reports and defined overlapping themes to create high-level strategic planning goals that will guide the university over the next 10 years. A high-level review of NC State’s proposed 2021-2030 vision, values and strategic plan goals is ready for review and feedback. 

Dec 4, 2020

Search for Senior Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Services Now Underway

An open search for the senior vice provost of Enrollment Management and Services is now underway. 

Nov 11, 2020

2020 Promoted and Tenured Faculty

Promotion and tenure mark major milestones in the academic lives of NC State faculty. Promoted faculty have met rigorous standards in their realms of responsibility, and tenured faculty have made a significant impact in their discipline. 

Nov 11, 2020

Pack Hacks for Faculty: Inclusive Teaching Online

This month, Maru Gonzalez, assistant professor and extension specialist in the Department of Agriculture and Human Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, talks about the integration of inclusive teaching methods into online learning. 

Nov 11, 2020

November 2020 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including COVID-19 updates, professional development opportunities, campus happenings and more. 

Nov 11, 2020

November 2020 Provost’s Corner

The end of the fall 2020 semester is drawing near, but there’s still plenty of activity taking place. We’re in the middle of a different, yet quite exciting, Red and White Week. Even with most events being held virtually, the week captures everything our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends hold dear about NC State. 

Nov 11, 2020

Making Faculty Work Public

NC State faculty publish a prolific amount of journal articles, books and research papers every year. The NC State University Libraries plays a key role in helping faculty get their work published and making it available for consumption to a wider audience. 

Nov 11, 2020

On the Right Track

Professional track faculty members — who make up more than ⅓ of the NC State faculty — make achieving the university’s mission and vision possible. They encompass many different roles throughout NC State’s colleges and Extension, and serve fellow faculty and students through their teaching, research and service.