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Jan 22, 2026

Xipeng Shen Named IEEE Fellow

Congratulations to NC State Department of Computer Science Professor Xipeng Shen on being named an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellow. Shen was honored for his outstanding contributions in the field of dynamic optimizations and compiler technologies in heterogeneous computing. 

Nov 7, 2023

Writing Wednesdays: Collaborative Safe Space

 One of the benefits that writing  groups provide is that they are a safe collaborative space for academic faculty to share and receive feedback on their work. These groups offer… 

Oct 20, 2023

Writing Wednesdays: Accountability and Productivity

The Office for Faculty Excellence (OFE) and the Campus Writing and Speaking Program (CWSP) are excited to announce a return to Writing Wednesdays.  Every Wednesday at noon, for one hour,… 

Oct 22, 2025

Writing Together: Celebrate the National Day on Writing with the Wolfpack 14-Day Challenge

Every October 20, writers around the country pause to reflect on a deceptively simple question:  Why do I write?  Since 2009, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) has… 

Dec 16, 2025

Wilson College Faculty Member Receives Goodnight Early Career Innovator Award

The honor recognizes assistant professors at NC State with impressive accomplishments in the areas of research, mentorship and education. 

May 22, 2024

Why You Need ORCID and Citation Index 

Have you ever tried to find all of the publications by your favorite researcher only to discover that they’ve published under various versions of their name? Do you have a… 

May 24, 2024

Welcome to The Paper Trail!

From the team that has been bringing you the award-winning SPARK Summer Professional Development programs for the last five years comes our newest offering: The Paper Trail! The Paper Trail… 

May 29, 2026

Welcome to SPARK 2026: Igniting Outstanding Teaching

Summer is the perfect time to step back, recharge, and gather fresh inspiration for the upcoming academic year. That is why the Office for Faculty Excellence is thrilled to announce… 

Aug 14, 2024

Welcome to NC State: Advice for New Faculty Members

By Kim Grainger, Senior Vice Provost for Faculty ExcellenceSue Carson, Faculty FellowDiane Chapman, Executive Director and Associate Vice Provost for Faculty DevelopmentMaria Gallardo-Williams, Associate Director of Faculty DevelopmentCarlos Goller, Faculty… 

May 2, 2025

Welcome to Building Your Network

From the team that has been bringing you the award-winning SPARK Summer Professional Development programs for the last five years comes our newest offering: Building Your Network: Mentors, Coaches, and…