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June 2022 Announcements
Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, professional development opportunities, campus activities and more.
Summer Campus Happenings
Each summer, the NC State community keeps campus busy with a bevy of activities, from summer camps and orientations, to classes, research projects and more. We spoke with representatives from the campus community on what’s going on while many are away for the summer.
June 2022 Provost’s Corner
Welcome to summer! I know that many of you are staying busy with your teaching, research and service throughout the summer. I also hope that you’re taking a much-needed break from all of your hard work, whatever that may look like.
Rob Dunn Named Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs
Rob Dunn has been named Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs, effective June 1, 2022.
May 2022 Announcements
Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, professional development opportunities, campus activities and more.
Retiring From ‘Dream Job,’ Boney Eyes Future
After reimagining the Emerging Issues Forum and leading NC State’s outreach and engagement efforts, Leslie Boney contemplates a retirement crowded with possibilities.
May 2022 Provost’s Corner
When we began developing Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary, we knew that it would take all of us to make our next strategic plan a success. Based on the outstanding work I’ve seen from our faculty, staff and students this year, we’re well on our way.
Honoring Outstanding Faculty
This year, NC State honored nearly 40 faculty members during the 2022 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 4. This was the first time since 2019 that the event was held in person.
Creating Interdisciplinary Solutions
With NC State’s Think and Do spirit, Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions encourages students to think about current and future problems interdisciplinarily even before they arrive on campus. The free online course helps connect students to the greater NC State community, while bringing together diverse perspectives and disciplines on a common problem.
Ready for New Challenges
Nearly 6,500 students took a leap forward into the next chapter of their lives at NC State’s spring commencement on May 7. Many of these new graduates excelled in their chosen major, but also crossed disciplinary boundaries in their learning and research.