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May 4, 2026

Digital Accessibility Initiative Results in 77.5% Reduction in Web Errors

In a significant leap towards digital accessibility, NC State has achieved a 77.5% reduction in website WCAG 2.1 AA errors since October 2025. This achievement highlights the university’s commitment to…
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Mar 17, 2026

Powering Up the COE’s Battery Initiative

The inaugural NC State Battery and Energy Storage Systems Symposium brought together faculty, researchers, industry partners and students to explore emerging applications in batteries and energy-storage technologies.
An overhead view looking down into the PULSTAR nuclear reactor lit in bluish light.

Feb 16, 2026

DOE Grant Grows NC State K-12 Nuclear Education Efforts

NC State University will receive up to $200,000 from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy to create short courses for high school students and educators to learn how to use a nuclear reactor – part of an effort to generate early academic interest in a field of growing national importance.
group of conference attendees gather around a table to watch a demonstration of an accessible device for use on a hand

Feb 11, 2026

Accessibility At the Forefront

At the College of Engineering's first Accessibility in STEM Conference, attendees from industry, academia and more came together to discuss inclusivity in engineering.
Before an audience, a man points to a slide projection to make a point about his battery technology.

Jan 15, 2026

Pitch Competition Shows Ag Tech ‘Alive and Thriving’ at NC State

At the N.C. PSI Seed2Grow Showcase and Pitch Competition, NC State students and researchers shared their ag tech innovations with industry leaders and investors.
People pose for a group photo at the Bezos Center Annual Summit.

Nov 25, 2025

Planting Seeds for Change

At NC State, the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein leads the pack in new and innovative research to develop solutions to a global problem: how do we ensure everyone has enough protein? In October, speakers from interdisciplinary fields — such as industrial and systems engineering, food science, biomolecular engineering and more — shared their studies,…
A large group of approximately 30 people, appearing to be professionals and students, stand and kneel on a stage, posing for a group photograph. The people are dressed in business attire or business casual, with some wearing event lanyards. Behind them is a large projection screen displaying text for the "2026 PAUL ZIA MEMORIAL LECTURE TOPIC: OLYMPIC PIER EXTENSION" for "NBK-BANGOR, SILVERDALE, WA". The project involves "Expanding Homeporting, Turnover, Berthing and Repair Capabilities for the US Navy SEA WOLF-Class Submarines." The text also includes a brief project description and credits the "Lead Designer: WSP USA" and "Lead Builder: Kiewit-General." A black and white photo of the pier is visible behind the text on the screen. The stage is dark, focusing the light on the people and the screen.

Nov 12, 2025

Paul Zia Memorial Lecture Series: Harkers Island Bridge Replacement Makes History in North Carolina

The Harkers Island Bridge replacement is not only important to the state of North Carolina, it has close ties to NC State University.
NC State's Memorial Belltower stands in front of a clear summer sky.

Nov 5, 2025

ISWFPC 2025: A Global Gathering on Wood, Fiber, and Pulping Chemistry

In June 2025, NC State University proudly hosted the 22nd International Symposium on Wood, Fiber, and Pulping Chemistry (ISWFPC), welcoming more than 220 participants from 20 countries.
Students explore an exhibit in the iPearl Innovation Studio

Oct 28, 2025

NC State and UNC Wilmington Faculty Offer High School Winter Research Experience

High school students from across the United States and Asia will soon have the chance to explore university-level research through a collaborative online program led by faculty from NC State…