July 2019

Jul 23, 2019

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Helps Turn NC State Research into Real-World Solutions

Several NC State distinguished professors, among other faculty, will receive support this year from the Chancellor's Innovation Fund, which helps researchers translate their discoveries into market-ready solutions that can change the world. 

Jul 23, 2019

Wolfpack Investor Network Surpasses $10 Million in Capital Deployed

NC State's largest angel investing network has reached $10 million in capital deployed since its inception in December 2016. The 18 companies who have received funding carry strong university ties and are led by founders putting Think and Do to work every day in their respective industries. 

Jul 23, 2019

Spires Helps Students Cultivate Relationships on First Study Abroad Trip to China

Hiller Spires, Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Literacy Education at the NC State College of Education, led her first study abroad course this spring, taking 11 students to three cities in China to explore culture and education practices. 

Jul 23, 2019

NC State Poole College Welcomes Three New Advisory Board Members

Poole College of Management announced the appointment of three new members to its advisory board: Brian Ciaverella and alumni Amy Rumford and Amir Mehr. Board members lend their unique perspectives as they attend events, mentor students, contributie philanthropically and serve as ambassadors for the college in the greater community. 

Jul 23, 2019

Spotlight on Our Students: Research Is Buzzing

Rising third-year University Scholar April Sharp is spending her summer studying native bees and other pollinators across North Carolina as a field research assistant. 

Jul 23, 2019

Renovations Taking Shape at D.H. Hill Jr. Library

Construction at D.H. Hill Jr. Library means more than just an aesthetic update — renovations will support the overall success of the campus community. The most noticeable change will be the new Academic Success Center, a partnership between NC State University Libraries and the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. The center will provide on-campus academic support to undergraduate and graduate students, and is scheduled for completion in fall 2020. 

Jul 23, 2019

Board of Trustees Elects Officers

NC State’s Board of Trustees elected officers for the coming year on July 10. The group includes longtime university volunteer leader and donor Tom Cabaniss as chair. 

Jul 23, 2019

ASME Newsmaker Srinath Ekkad

Srinath V. Ekkad, R.J. Reynolds Professor and head of the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State University, has been named the new editor of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications. Ekkad's own research focuses on thermal management, energy concepts, propulsion and advanced system diagnostics, and it has been supported by a number of government agencies and companies. 

Jul 23, 2019

Beam Me Up

Construction workers hit a big milestone earlier this month in their work on NC State's new Wellness and Recreation Center, securing the final steel beam high atop the structure. Scheduled to open in 2020, the facility - paired with Talley Student Union - will anchor student life on Main Campus. 

Jul 15, 2019

Why I Give: Our Donors’ Stories

There is a growing culture of giving back to NC State and so many ways for donors to align their philanthropy with their passions. Learn more about why alumni, friends, faculty and staff are choosing to support the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign.