celebration of faculty excellence

May 13, 2026

Setting the Standard for Faculty Achievement

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious state, national and international awards, accolades or other distinctions during this academic year. This year, NC State honored 31 faculty members during the 2026 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 5. 

Apr 15, 2025

NC State Continues Tradition of Faculty Achievement

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious state, national and international awards, accolades or other distinctions during this academic year. This year, NC State honored 26 faculty members during the 2025 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on April 8. 

May 8, 2024

Faculty Excellence Abounds

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious state, national and international awards, accolades or other distinctions during this academic year. This year, NC State honored 41 faculty members during the 2024 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on April 30. 

May 8, 2023

Showcasing NC State Faculty

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious state, national and international awards, accolades or other distinctions during this academic year. This year, NC State honored 24 faculty members during the 2023 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1. 

May 13, 2022

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. 

May 12, 2021

NC State Honors Exceptional Faculty

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious state, national and international awards, accolades or other distinctions during the previous year. In 2021, NC State honored 29 faculty virtually since the annual event could not be held in person. 

Oct 2, 2020

NC State Celebrates Outstanding Faculty

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious awards, accolades or other distinctions during the previous year. In 2020, NC State honored 25 faculty virtually since the annual event could not be held in person. 

May 7, 2019

NC State Honors Outstanding Faculty

NC State honored more than 30 faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the university community during the 2019 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1. The annual event honors faculty who have won prestigious state, national and international awards and created new knowledge and advancements in their respective disciplines. 

May 3, 2018

Four Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Chancellor Randy Woodson presents four faculty members with the university’s highest honor. The Holladay Medal recognizes outstanding achievement and sustained impact in research, teaching or extension and engagement. 

May 2, 2018

NC State Recognizes Exceptional Faculty

NC State recognized over two dozen faculty members for their dedication to teaching, research and engagement during the 2018 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1. The annual event honors faculty who have won prestigious state, national and international awards and created new knowledge and advancements in their respective disciplines.