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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. 

Copper wolf at Wolf Plaza

Aug 25, 2020

Nominations for 2020-21 Faculty Awards Sought

Nominations are now open for seven awards for NC State faculty members. This year’s nomination submission deadlines have been moved up a few weeks earlier than normal in order to accommodate the change in the fall semester calendar, and to provide departments and colleges ample time to prepare nominations. 

Copper wolves on central campus.

Apr 16, 2020

2019-20 University Teaching Awards Announced

NC State has honored more than 30 faculty for their commitment to educational excellence with the 2019-20 University Teaching Awards. A recognition event for all award recipients will be held when conditions are more favorable. 

Memorial Belltower

Sep 17, 2019

Nominations for 2019-20 Faculty Awards Sought

Nominations are now open for seven awards for NC State faculty members. 

Memorial Belltower

Sep 17, 2018

Nominations for 2018-19 Faculty Awards Sought

Nominations are now open for six awards open to NC State faculty members. For more information about nominations for any of the awards listed, contact the university awards and events coordinator, Judy Austin. 

Holladay Hall

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. 

Red Belltower at night

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. 

Melissa Pasquinelli working with students

Apr 23, 2018

Textile Engineering Prof Wins UNC Teaching Award

Melissa Pasquinelli emphasizes creative and critical thought in the classroom. Her approach means she sometimes learns alongside her students. 

2018 University Teaching Awards winners

Apr 8, 2018

2017-2018 University Teaching Awards Presented

NC State recognized more than 30 faculty for their dedication to teaching, mentoring and innovation at the 2017-2018 University Teaching Awards Ceremony on April 4. Melissa A. Pasquinelli received the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. 

The red belltower looms over campus.

Mar 5, 2018

2017-2018 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2017-2018 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. The 20 recipients represent early- and mid-career faculty dedicated to serving the university community and their respective fields through scholarship, research and engagement.