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Jim Pfaendtner named Dean of the College of Engineering

College of Engineering

Fitts-Woolard Engineering building on Centennial Campus with tree branches in the edges of foreground.

Jul 13, 2023

Gilligan to step down from executive associate dean role

John Gilligan will step down from his role as executive associate dean of the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University on Sept. 1, 2023, and return to the nuclear engineering faculty. 
Artistic rendering of Dean Louis Martin-Vega in reds and grays.

Jun 6, 2023

Better than he found it

Martin-Vega leaves strong legacy for NC State Engineering. 
Colorful illustration of two stylized figures hugging symbolizing support for mental health.

Jun 6, 2023

Culture of care

University and College place an emphasis on wellness and mental health. 
Hand holding a red card with an outline of a howling wolf cutout so as to see the view of the brick building and landscape behind. Day of Giving 3/22/2023 #GivingPack is written in white letters on the card.

Jun 6, 2023

COE students and faculty members are the real winners on record-setting Day of Giving

Thanks to an outpouring of community support, the College finished in second place for most gifts received during the 2023 Day of Giving. 
One old black and white photo flowing into a modern photo to represent the passing of 100 years since the official beginning of the College of Engineering at NC State.

Jun 6, 2023

100 years of imagination and innovation

The College of Engineering celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2023, and we’re looking back on a century of achievements. 
Graduates in regalia watch fireworks at Carter-Finley Stadium.

May 2, 2023

Where and when is your departmental graduation ceremony?

College of Engineering departments are hosting and streaming their 2023 ceremonies. 
Aerial view of The Oval and surrounding Engineering buildings and Hunt Library on NC State's Centennial Campus.

Apr 25, 2023

College of Engineering advances in U.S. News graduate rankings

The 2023-24 rankings, released on April 25, show NC State’s College of Engineering ranked as the 25th-best graduate engineering program in the United States, and 12th among public institutions. That’s up from 26th and 13th in the previous rankings, released in spring 2022. 
Miranda Liu, left, and Hannah Lavasque.

Apr 24, 2023

Q&A with College of Engineering embedded counselors

In everything they do, the new counselors work closely with students and staff and faculty members to challenge mental health stigma and provide counseling services specific to the College of Engineering community. We spoke to Miranda Liu and Hannah Lavasque to learn exactly what an embedded counselor is and where we can catch up with them in the future. 
Fitts-Woolard Engineering building on Centennial Campus with tree branches in the edges of foreground.

Apr 13, 2023

Jim Pfaendtner named Dean of the College of Engineering

Jim Pfaendtner has been named the Louis Martin-Vega Dean of the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1.