Awards and Honors
June 2020 Announcements
Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including campus COVID-19 updates, professional development opportunities and more.
Stepping Up to Serve
The Class of 2020 includes many members who will pursue further education or careers in service-related fields where they are needed now more than ever. We spoke to some of those graduates about an unexpected finale to their NC State journey, and how the university prepared them for this moment.
Three Faculty Win Holladay Medal
Three faculty members have been selected to receive the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees. These faculty will be honored and receive their medals at the Celebration of Faculty Excellence, tentatively scheduled for September 1.
2020 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence Announced
The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost has recognized six outstanding staff members as winners of the 2020 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence.
2019-20 University Teaching Awards Announced
NC State has honored more than 30 faculty for their commitment to educational excellence with the 2019-20 University Teaching Awards. A recognition event for all award recipients will be held when conditions are more favorable.
April 2020 Announcements
Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including virtual professional development opportunities, academic continuity resources, recent awards and more.
Pack Hacks for Faculty: Pursuing a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Fellowship
This month, Micah Vandegrift, a Fulbright-Schuman Fellow and an open knowledge librarian for the NC State University Libraries, along with colleagues from around the university, provide insight into applying for and obtaining a Fulbright U.S. Scholar fellowship.
Emphasizing Accessibility
Engaging in the highest level of teaching while ensuring accessibility for all remains a hallmark of NC State’s educational efforts. This was demonstrated by faculty and staff who recently gathered for the 2020 Teaching and Learning Symposium, sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development.
2019-20 University Faculty Scholars Named
NC State’s 2019-20 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 24 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation due to their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and greater community.
Mathematician Cynthia Vinzant Named Sloan Research Fellow
Cynthia Vinzant, assistant professor of mathematics, has been awarded a 2020 Sloan Research Fellowship in Mathematics.