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May 2020

Robert Handfield portrait

May 19, 2020

Meeting the Demand for Supply Chain Expertise

As COVID-19 creates a surge in demand for certain products, there's also a demand for experts to help us understand the global supply chain. Robert Handfield, executive director of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative and the Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State University, shares his knowledge across industries and trains the next generation of supply chain experts. 

geometric wolf statue inside Reynolds coliseum

May 19, 2020

Goodnight Scholars Program Announces Class of 2024 and Transfer Class of 2023

The Goodnight Scholars Program at NC State revealed the 70 students from 34 North Carolina counties selected as its next traditional and transfer scholars. The program will welcome 50 members of the class of 2024 cohort, selected from 850 high school candidates, and 20 members of the transfer class of 2023 cohort, selected from nearly 300 community college candidates. 

female student in graduation robe tossing her cap at the camera

May 19, 2020

The Class of 2020 Writes Their Own Story

Rushing the Belltower, participating in Greek life, receiving scholarships to study abroad, cheering on Wolfpack athletics: the class of 2020 shared their most meaningful moments at NC State and reflected on their next steps.  

Peter Batchelor portrait

May 19, 2020

College of Design Remembers Peter Batchelor

The College of Design is saddened to learn of the death of Professor Emeritus Peter Batchelor. Batchelor donated his collection of correspondence, administrative papers, urban design studies, computer printouts, doctoral papers, graphic materials and industry publications relating to his career as a professional urban planner to the NC State University Libraries. Also included are lectures and exhibition materials created by students documenting his time as a professor. 

chancellor's aides posing together at the chancellor's residence

May 19, 2020

Chancellor’s Aides Reflect on Unique NC State Experience

Graduating Chancellor's Aides reflect on their experiences working with Chancellor Randy Woodson, getting to know NC State's dedicated donors and understanding the efforts of University Development.  

colorful image of a supernova

May 19, 2020

Experimenting in the Universe’s Laboratory

Noah Wolfe, a Park Scholar and now a 2020 Goldwater Scholar, studies supernovas to expand our knowledge of physics. 

collage of 4 seniors in outdoor settings

May 19, 2020

Announcing the CALS Outstanding Senior Award Winners

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has honored four seniors for their scholarship, research and community engagement. 

The NC State gateway.

May 19, 2020

Odyssey of an Inquisitive Mind

2020 Goldwater Scholar Jonathan Palmer is tackling the global energy crisis by doing research to make solar power more cost-effective. Palmer has also received the G. Howard Satterfield Scholarship. 

Michael Bissell portrait

May 19, 2020

Meet Michael Bissell – Student Ambassador, Speaker and Author

The Impact Leadership Village, NC State Entrepreneurship, ambassador programs and the Poole College of Management philanthropy council are just a few of the experiences Michael Bissell '20 enjoyed during his time at NC State. 

Linda Butler with does the wolfie on the basketball court with a referee

May 19, 2020

The Doctor is In

For Dr. Linda Butler, there are no normal days. As vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, Butler — a College of Engineering alumna and board member for the NC State Engineering Foundation — is responsible for quality and performance improvement, infection prevention, risk management, research and medical staff affairs for a system with more than 7,400 staff members and multiple facilities including Raleigh’s oldest hospital.