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The Alexander Quarles Holladay medal for excellence.

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. 

NC State's Amadou Sall receives an honorary degree from Chancellor Woodson. Graduates, parents and visitors enjoy NC State's Fall 2023 Commencement (graduation) at the PNC Arena

Feb 12, 2025

Honorary Degree Call for Nominations

The Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees at NC State seeks nominations for recipients of honorary degrees. Honorary degrees represent NC State’s highest recognition of outstanding contributions to academic, professional or civic society that create a model for others to emulate and reflect the mission and vision of the university. 

Fall leaves surround the Belltower on a warm November day

Nov 14, 2024

2024 Promoted and Tenured Faculty

Promotion and tenure mark major milestones in the academic lives of NC State faculty. Promoted faculty have met rigorous standards in their realms of responsibility, and tenured faculty have made a significant impact in their discipline. This year, we recognize 123 faculty for these achievements. 

Copper Wolves at Wolf Plaza

Sep 18, 2024

Nominations Sought for 2024-25 Faculty Awards

Faculty excellence is at the core of NC State’s mission. For many years, the university has honored faculty through a variety of awards and recognitions. Nominations for a number of faculty awards for the 2024-25 academic year are now open. 

NC State's Memorial Belltower

Sep 18, 2024

Honorary Degree Call for Nominations

The Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees at NC State seeks nominations for recipients of honorary degrees. Honorary degrees represent NC State’s highest recognition of outstanding contributions to academic, professional or civic society that create a model for others to emulate and reflect the mission and vision of the university. 

Amadou Sall

Feb 14, 2024

Honorary Degree Call for Nominations

The Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees at NC State seeks nominations for recipients of honorary degrees. Honorary degrees represent NC State’s highest recognition of outstanding contributions to academic, professional or civic society that create a model for others to emulate and reflect the mission and vision of the university. 

poinsettias

Dec 13, 2023

December 2023 Announcements

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Holladay Hall

Nov 16, 2023

2023 Promoted and Tenured Faculty

Promotion and tenure mark major milestones in the academic lives of NC State faculty. Promoted faculty have met rigorous standards in their realms of responsibility, and tenured faculty have made a significant impact in their discipline. This year, we recognize 107 faculty for these achievements. 

turkey

Nov 16, 2023

November 2023 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, professional development opportunities, campus activities and more. 

NC State's Ginko tree in full fall glory

Oct 11, 2023

October 2023 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, professional development opportunities, campus activities and more.