faculty awards

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. 

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. 

Mar 13, 2025

NC State Named Top Fulbright Producer

NC State has been recognized as one of the universities with the highest number of faculty selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently made the announcement. 

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. 

Jun 6, 2024

Craig Yencho Earns 2024 O. Max Gardner Award

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor and internationally acclaimed plant breeder has received the University of North Carolina System’s highest faculty honor. 

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. 

Apr 17, 2024

2024-25 Provost’s Faculty Fellows Announced

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost and the Office for Faculty Excellence have announced the 2024-25 class of Provost’s Faculty Fellows. 

Apr 12, 2024

2023-24 University Teaching Awards Announced

NC State has honored 40 faculty for their commitment to educational excellence with the 2023-24 University Teaching Awards. Award recipients were recognized at a University Teaching Awards Luncheon and Ceremony on Thursday, April 11 at the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center. 

Feb 14, 2024

NC State Named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution

NC State has been recognized as one of the universities with the highest number of students, faculty and administrators selected for both the Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S Scholar Programs. 

Sep 21, 2023

Nominations Sought for 2023-24 Faculty Awards

Faculty excellence is at the core of the university’s mission, and is supported through a variety of awards and recognition. Nominations are open for several awards for NC State faculty members.