Integrative Sciences Initiative and Woodson Hall

Nov 18, 2025

Naming Our Way Into the Future

In 2024, NC State’s Board of Trustees voted to name Woodson Hall in honor of now-retired Chancellor Randy Woodson. Inspired by Woodson’s legacy, several donors have made naming gifts of their own to support this cutting-edge facility, under construction on the Brickyard.

Aug 20, 2025

ISI Workshops Showcase Interdisciplinary Possibilities

The Integrative Sciences Initiative at NC State seeks to transform education through promoting scholarly collaboration across disciplines. This summer, the ISI spearheaded efforts for change through a series of workshops designed to bring faculty, staff and students from across the university — as well as from other institutions — together to imagine the future of STEM in higher education.

Chancellor Woodson, Tom Kenan, and Nancy Cable posing in front of the Woodson Hall construction site

May 19, 2025

New Gift From Kenan Charitable Trust Honors Woodson, Enhances Woodson Hall

The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust has committed $5 million to Woodson Hall, NC State’s newest academic building and the university’s highest priority capital project.

One of the copper wolves at Wolf Plaza looks out over students passing by during sprintime.

Mar 19, 2025

Albert Keung Named Integrative Sciences Initiative Director of Biotechnology Programs

Albert Keung has been named director of biotechnology programs for the Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI) in the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs, effective March 1.

A render of the proposed NC State Integrative Sciences Building, situated on the Brickyard.

Feb 6, 2025

Mathew Steadman Named Integrative Sciences Initiative Director of Operations

Mathew Steadman has been named director of operations of the Integrative Sciences Initiative in the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs, effective January 27.

Jan 8, 2025

Elevating a Legacy in Woodson Hall

A new naming gift from Board of Trustees member Timothy Humphrey ’96 celebrates NC State’s transformation.

A rendering of the entrance to Woodson Hall

Dec 9, 2024

Woodson Hall: Transforming the Sciences and the Brickyard

NC State is building a state-of-the-art hub for scientific innovation and collaboration, with the help of alumni and friends.

Oct 15, 2024

Integrative Sciences Initiative Directors and Woodson Hall Occupants Announced

Two new directors of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI) and the first occupants of Woodson Hall, the heart of the ISI, have been announced. Milad Abolhasani and Melanie Simpson were named director of accelerated technologies and director of research, respectively, effective October 1.

Sep 17, 2024

NC State Receives NSF Grant to Establish the Center for Accelerated Photocatalysis

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that North Carolina State University will direct a center that deploys self-driving labs to accelerate discovery for reactions which use light as a catalyst in challenging chemical transformations. The NSF Center for Accelerated Photocatalysis is supported by an NSF Centers for Chemical Innovation Program Phase I grant.

Former North Carolina State University Foundation Board Chair Trent Ragland and Chancellor Randy Woodson with Jim and Kathrine Owens at the 2017 Menscer Cup celebration.

Sep 12, 2024

James and Kathrine Owens Celebrate Transformation With New Gift

A $2 million commitment from Board of Trustees chair Dr. James Owens and his wife, Kathrine, to the Celebrating Transformation Initiative will benefit three areas at NC State.