_from-newswire-collection-45

Jun 24, 2025

Gift to the Pappas Real Estate Development Program Links Two Industry Leaders

A $1 million gift from real estate leader Howard C. “Smoky” Bissell and his wife Margaret will endow and name the director position within the Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program. 

May 19, 2025

New Gift From Kenan Charitable Trust Honors Woodson, Enhances Woodson Hall

The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust has committed $5 million to Woodson Hall, NC State’s newest academic building and the university’s highest priority capital project. 

May 15, 2025

Exciting Entrepreneurship Displayed at VenturePack Challenge

This year’s VenturePack Challenge teams came and conquered the competition. We saw a variety of ventures from medical devices to AI technology to non-profits and more—even a new bike pedal… 

Apr 7, 2025

Three Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Three faculty members received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees. Chancellor Randy Woodson will recognize the awardees during the Celebration of Faculty Excellence on April 8. 

Apr 3, 2025

‘A Wicked Success’: Award-Winning NC State Experience Celebrates Five Years of Impact

As Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions marks five years of challenging incoming students to Think and Do, it’s also earning national recognition, including winning the Online Learning Consortium Award of Excellence in Digital Learning Innovation at OLC Innovate 2025. 

Mar 13, 2025

A Successful Game Jam Hosted with Schools Across the Triangle

The first Triangle Game Jam, co-hosted by NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Duke Game Design, Development and Innovation and UNC Chapel Hill Computer Science, was a major success. Ahmed Ali, director… 

Feb 19, 2025

2024-25 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2024-25 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond. 

Feb 11, 2025

Goodnight Scholars Find Their Wings

The Goodnight Scholarships are expanding to give more first-year and transfer students opportunities for personal and professional growth, mentorship, travel — and financial aid. 

Feb 7, 2025

Multitudes of Memorable Teaching Moments

Entomology professor and mentor Clyde Sorenson earns a top honor: the UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching for NC State University. 

Feb 5, 2025

Update on SACSCOC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Process

The Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) officially reaffirmed NC State’s institutional accreditation through 2034, with no additional requested reports. The decision was made during the SACSCOC annual meeting on December 8, 2024.