Emily Packard

Oct 13, 2020

Extending a Helping Hand

Providing services to all of North Carolina’s 100 counties in “normal” times takes the tireless efforts of hundreds of NC State Extension workers. Add in the COVID-19 pandemic, and what Extension accomplishes from the mountains to the coast is nothing short of amazing. 

Oct 13, 2020

Taking Steps Toward Racial Equity

Many events in 2020 brought issues of systemic racism and injustice to the forefront of the American consciousness. In response to these issues, the NC State community continues to strive to create a campus ingrained with equity, inclusivity and allyship, and is taking immediate steps to know and do better. 

Oct 2, 2020

NC State Celebrates Outstanding Faculty

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious awards, accolades or other distinctions during the previous year. In 2020, NC State honored 25 faculty virtually since the annual event could not be held in person. 

Sep 21, 2020

Senior Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Services to Retire

Senior Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Services Louis Hunt has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2020-2021 academic year. 

Sep 17, 2020

Changing with the Times

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Provost’s Office corollary units have continued to support NC State’s world-class academics and provide resources for the development of students, faculty and staff. We spoke to representatives from some of these units to gain insight into how they’ve adjusted over the past six months. 

Sep 17, 2020

September 2020 Provost’s Corner

Thank you for your hard work and patience through another tumultuous month. Though the beginning of the academic year didn’t go as we hoped for, we are glad to be able to continue to provide our students with instruction and resources for success. 

Sep 17, 2020

September 2020 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including online teaching and learning resources, professional development opportunities, campus updates and more. 

Sep 17, 2020

Meet the 2020-2021 Provost’s Faculty Fellows

The Provost’s Faculty Fellows Program has selected a second cohort of talented faculty to explore academic leadership roles at the university’s highest levels. Four Fellows will embark on specific projects throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, with mentorship provided by senior administrative officials. 

Sep 17, 2020

Pack Hacks for Faculty: Compassion and Understanding in Online Teaching and Learning

This month, Angie Smith, associate teaching professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development in the College of Education, provides insight into adjusting to online teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Sep 1, 2020

Strategic Plan Task Force Reports Now Available

NC State’s strategic planning process moves forward again, with all nine strategic plan task force reports posted on individual task force websites. The campus community can review reports and provide feedback to the Strategic Planning Executive Steering Committee through Monday, September 21.