Emily Packard

May 19, 2021

May 2021 Provost’s Corner

Even in the face of a pandemic, NC State continued to provide a top-notch experiential education to students and impact the community throughout the 2020-21 academic year. I cannot thank each and every one of you enough for working to make this possible. 

May 19, 2021

Ready for a New Challenge

The class of 2021 leaves behind a legacy of perseverance through difficult times and looks forward to a future of endless possibilities. In spite of a global pandemic, they charged forward, determined to complete an education and emerge from COVID-19’s challenges equipped to serve. 

May 14, 2021

2021 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence Announced

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost has recognized six outstanding staff members as recipients of the 2021 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence. 

May 13, 2021

College of Education Dean Mary Ann Danowitz to Step Down

After leading NC State’s College of Education since 2016, Dean Mary Ann Danowitz will return to the college’s faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development, effective Oct. 5, 2021. 

May 13, 2021

NC State Announces Inaugural Goodnight Early Career Innovators

A new program recognizes and rewards 24 promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. 

May 12, 2021

NC State Honors Exceptional Faculty

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 the previous year. In 2021, NC State honored 29 faculty virtually since the annual event could not be held in person. 

Apr 23, 2021

Donna Petherbridge Named Interim Vice Provost for DELTA

Donna Petherbridge, associate vice provost for academic technology innovation, will serve as interim vice provost for Distance Educations and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), effective July 1, 2021. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden made the appointment. She will replace Tom Miller, who is stepping back from his leadership of DELTA. 

Apr 15, 2021

Debbie Acker Named Interim Director of the Shelton Leadership Center

Debbie Acker, senior associate director for operations and academic programs at the Shelton Leadership Center (SLC), has been named the center’s interim director, effective May 1, 2021. She will replace Barbara Mulkey, current SLC director, who is retiring.  

Apr 14, 2021

April 2021 Announcements

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

Apr 14, 2021

April 2021 Provost’s Corner

I hope that you’ve been able to share in the positive happenings around campus lately. With the advent of spring came news of expanded vaccine eligibility, and many in our community have already taken advantage of that opportunity.