Provost’s Corner

Dec 12, 2019

December 2019 Provost’s Corner

Winter commencement is only a week away — time has certainly flown by this year! On December 19 at PNC Arena, thousands of students will become proud NC State graduates. That includes associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. 

Nov 13, 2019

November 2019 Provost’s Corner

What an unbelievable Red and White Week! Thank you to all of the students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends who worked hard to make this annual event a success. 

Oct 16, 2019

October 2019 Provost’s Corner

It may seem hard to believe, but the fall semester is already halfway over. So much activity has been going on to start the year, and faculty, staff and students continue to stay busy with teaching, research and service on and around campus. 

Sep 18, 2019

September 2019 Provost’s Corner

In addition to classes being back in full swing, we’re in the midst of a month full of activity on and off campus. This includes a trip to West Africa, Parents and Families Weekend, showcasing Chancellor’s Innovation Fund grants and Envisioning Research winners and more. 

Aug 21, 2019

August 2019 Provost’s Corner

Welcome to a new academic year! NC State didn’t slow down during the summer, but campus events are rapidly picking up speed as thousands of new students and faculty make their way to their new home. 

Jul 17, 2019

July 2019 Provost’s Corner

Campus stays busy this time of year with summer classes, New Student Orientation, campus, construction and more. Even though many faculty and students are off on summer adventures, the Office of New Student Programs will welcome more than 5,000 first-year and 1,300 transfer students through 28 orientation sessions. 

Jun 12, 2019

June 2019 Provost’s Corner

Welcome to summer! Graduation may be over, but there’s still plenty going on across campus. From summer sessions and camps to New Student Orientation and more, faculty, staff and students stay busy even outside the academic year. 

May 8, 2019

May 2019 Provost’s Corner

The extent to which faculty and staff Think and Do, year in and year out, is simply amazing. The same goes for those who will be newly-minted graduates this Saturday. Each person in the NC State community, through the contribution of time, talents and service, makes the university truly great. 

Apr 17, 2019

April 2019 Provost’s Corner

The 2018-19 academic year is quickly coming to a close. Exams and commencement are right around the corner, but in all the busyness, take a moment to reflect on recent happenings in the university community. 

Mar 20, 2019

March 2019 Provost’s Corner

NC State recently celebrated its 132nd birthday — Founders’ Day — on March 7. From the beginning, academic excellence has remained a focal point in the university’s mission and vision.