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Kim Grainger Named Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence

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The NC State belltower stands, surrounded by blooms of spring.

Mar 12, 2026

Spring Wolfpack Writes: Seven-Day Writing Challenge

Every spring, the Campus Writing and Speaking Program (CWSP) runs into the same problem that most faculty development programs face in March and April: everyone agrees that scholarly writing matters, but almost no one has time for it. Spring Wolfpack Writes is CWSP's attempt to interrupt that pattern. 
Faculty members at the 2026 Conference on Faculty Excellence

Mar 12, 2026

NC State Hosts Fourth Annual Conference on Faculty Excellence

NC State once again showcased the outstanding scholarship of the university’s faculty at the third annual Conference on Faculty Excellence, held March 5 in Talley Student Union. 
A Home for Wolfpack sign near the Talley student union in the fall.

Mar 12, 2026

NC State Celebrates Fulbright Program’s 80th Anniversary

The month of March is a time to recognize NC State’s longstanding relationship with the Fulbright Program, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. 
Memorial Belltower and magnolia on a snowy day

Dec 10, 2025

Elevate Your Impact: The 2026 Conference on Faculty Excellence

NC State is preparing to welcome educators from across campus, the region and state for the fourth annual Conference on Faculty Excellence, scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Talley Student Union. The conference serves as a pivotal forum for celebrating faculty scholarship, sharing innovative teaching methodologies, and supporting professional development. 
NC State's Memorial Belltower

Apr 15, 2025

Winner of Provost’s Award for High-Impact Experiential Learning Announced

NC State has announced that the Research PackTrack Program - A High-Impact Experience for Authentic Research is the winner of the Provost's Award for High-Impact Experiential Learning, and will be honored at the University Teaching Awards on April 17. 
Spring blooms around the Memorial Belltower on an April afternoon.

Mar 27, 2025

Daniel Monek Named Associate Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Policy

Daniel Monek has been named the new associate vice provost for academic personnel and policy, effective April 7. He will assume the role from Laura Nelson, who is returning to NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine as the director of clinical education. Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence Kim Grainger made the announcement today. 
NC State Memorial Belltower

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. 
ACC ALN Leaders

Dec 10, 2024

ACC Academic Leaders Gather at NC State

NC State’s Office for Faculty Excellence hosted nearly 100 academic leaders from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for the ACC Academic Leaders Network (ALN) conference Nov. 18-20. 
Memorial Belltower

Jun 18, 2024

Laura Nelson Named Associate Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Policy

Laura Nelson has been named the new associate vice provost for academic personnel and policy, effective July 1. 
Memorial Belltower

Jun 5, 2024

Kim Grainger Named Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence

Kim Grainger has been named Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence, effective July 1, 2024. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden made the announcement today.