Emily Packard

Feb 12, 2020

Making Sustainable Solutions Possible

Make-A-Thon gives NC State students a platform to create solutions for a more sustainable world. The annual three-day competition brings together student teams to turn ideas into action on a pressing sustainability challenge. 

Feb 12, 2020

February 2020 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including research updates, professional development opportunities, awards nominations and more. 

Feb 12, 2020

February 2020 Provost’s Corner

Though it is the year’s shortest month, February is one of the busiest here on campus. Classes are in full swing, we’re getting ready for midterms, and there are plenty of academic, cultural and other happenings taking place. 

Feb 11, 2020

Five Questions with the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity

NC State’s Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, including the Cultural Competence and Inclusivity Certificate program. We spoke with Beverly Williams, director of training and education for OIED, about the program, its benefits and other ways faculty and staff can increase their cultural competency. 

Feb 11, 2020

Strategic Plan Task Force Rosters and Websites Announced

The planning process for NC State’s next strategic plan is in full swing. The success of the current plan has laid a strong foundation for where the university will go in the future. 

Feb 5, 2020

Finalists For Dean of the College of Natural Resources Announced

Two finalists for dean of the College of Natural Resources are coming to campus for interviews. They are: Myron Floyd of NC State and Delphis Levia of the University of Delaware. 

Jan 15, 2020

January 2020 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including awards nominations, upcoming workshops and other professional development opportunities, and more. 

Jan 15, 2020

Five Questions with the Office of Faculty Development

The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) helps faculty experience success through a variety of programming and other services, including professional development opportunities throughout the year. Diane Chapman, OFD executive director, talks about how OFD helps NC State faculty plan their professional development throughout their academic careers. 

Jan 15, 2020

Spring Semester Sees New Students at NC State

More than 300 new first-year students are enrolled at NC State for the spring semester through the Spring Connect program. We spoke with a few of these students and learned about how New Student Programs welcomes them to campus life. 

Jan 15, 2020

January 2020 Provost’s Corner

Welcome to 2020! I am excited to start a new year with such an amazing and accomplished group of faculty, staff and students.