college of design

Feb 6, 2026

College of Design Dean Mark Hoversten to Step Down

College of Design Dean Mark Hoversten will step down effective July 1, 2026, after dedicating a decade of service to NC State. 

May 20, 2024

New Gift From Peter A. Pappas ’83 Will Transform Real Estate Development in North Carolina

With a significant contribution from Peter A. Pappas ’83, NC State will become home to a new program that will prepare students for careers in real estate development. The Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program will provide a comprehensive approach to real estate development, focusing on land-use, transportation and open-space planning. 

Nov 21, 2019

Gubernatorial Leadership in the Face of Disaster: Gov. Jim Hunt

Former Governor Jim Hunt will speak as part of Landscape Architecture Professor Gavin Smith’s “Survey of Natural Hazards and Disasters” seminar course. The lecture is free and open to the public. 

Apr 16, 2019

Art2Wear 2019

Art2Wear, the iconic College of Design student-run fashion show, returns with the theme of “Circularity,” exploring sustainability in the materials and design process. The Department of Art+Design will also be showcasing an interactive media exhibition before the show. 

Nov 1, 2018

Launching the Doctor of Design Program: A Collaborative Journey

NC State College of Design launched the only online Doctor of Design program in the country. This flexibility is intended to converge technology, innovation, and academic rigor to create an effective program with a focus design investigation. Learn about the making of this program.