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Aerial view of Centennial Campus, with the oval-shaped green space in the middle of a block of buildings

Oct 12, 2023

The Oval becomes NC State’s newest Hallowed Place

The Oval was selected as NC State’s 10th Hallowed Place because of its historical significance to the original design of Centennial Campus.

In this photo, the top of the Belltower is framed by fall foliage.

Sep 25, 2023

NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill infrared camera project funded by National Science Foundation

Engineers, scientists and educators at NC State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are collaborating to develop a new SWIR (short-wave infrared) light camera and recruit the next generation of engineers.

Aerial view of Lake Raleigh and Centennial Campus with blue sky and scattered white clouds in distance.

Sep 21, 2023

University, College continue to improve in U.S. News undergraduate rankings

In the 2024 ratings released this week, NC State moved up on the main Best National Universities list, ranking 60th in the nation, an increase of 12 spots over 2022. Among public institutions, the university remains in the top 30 nationally, moving up one place to 28th.

Concept rendering of the new 321 cafe on Centennial Campus

Aug 25, 2023

321 Coffee to open Centennial Campus location

321 Coffee, an alumni-owned and -operated local coffee shop and roaster that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), is launching a new location on NC State’s Centennial Campus. Projected to open in early 2024, the cafe will be set in the Venture Place courtyard on Main Campus Drive and feature a full coffee menu…

A render of the proposed NC State Integrative Sciences Building, situated on the Brickyard.

Aug 24, 2023

NC State hosts Integrative Sciences Building groundbreaking

NC State will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Integrative Sciences Building on Friday, September 8 from 2-3 p.m. on the Brickyard on Main Campus. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend.

a woman holds a small bird in one hand while attaching a band to its leg with her other hand

Aug 23, 2023

The beauty of research

Whether photographing scientists at work in the field or offering insights into the microscopic structure of living things, research images convey aspects of the world we struggle to describe with words alone. The winners of the 2023 Envisioning Research contest showcase the scope of research being done at NC State. The contest is a collaborative effort…

A picture of Tracy Brown in front of sign for the Service Awards.

Aug 17, 2023

NC State honors employees for service to the university and state

NC State invited 442 employees to the Service Awards breakfast in July to honor them for their years of service to the university and the state of North Carolina.

Artist Larry Bell stands near the construction site as Reds and Whites is installed on Centennial Campus.

Aug 17, 2023

NC State begins construction of new art plaza on Centennial Campus

Centennial Campus is now officially home to Reds and Whites, a public art display by world-renowned artist Larry Bell. The piece, commissioned by the Centennial Campus Public Art Committee, was recently installed at the bottom of The Oval, adjacent to Hunt Library. Construction on the surrounding plaza is expected to be complete later this fall. …

Teresa Benjamin holds up her golden-framed diploma from North Carolina Wesleyan College

Jul 21, 2023

Make something of yourself

NC State employee Teresa Benjamin makes a case for the value of a college degree and why it’s never too late to pursue one.