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Spring/Summer 2022

A closeup photo of a can of Casalu resting on top of a several other cans; the can has varying shades of green and yellow text and graphics on a background of white.

May 20, 2022

Engineering entrepreneurship

Building a business takes discipline, a willingness to explore all options and an ability to think outside the box — all skills that College of Engineering (COE) alumni learned at NC State. 
Jim and Ann Goodnight

May 20, 2022

Transformational gift

Two long-term philanthropic leaders for NC State have continued their outstanding support of the University by endowing the engineering dean’s chair. The gift recognizes the leadership of the College’s current dean and will help ensure continued success of deans who follow in his footsteps. 
Students head for class on Centennial Campus, with the newly completed Fitts-Woolard building reflecting cloudy spring skies.

May 20, 2022

Paving the way through planned giving

Through planned giving, alumni and friends are providing for future gifts to the College and University through their financial and estate planning. 
Dean Louis Martin-Vega with Edward P. Fitts, who made an instrumental gift to the building.

May 20, 2022

Fitts-Woolard Hall dedicated during homecoming celebration

About 250 people gathered on Oct. 29, 2021, during NC State University’s Red and White Week for the dedication of Fitts-Woolard Hall (FWH), an important step forward in the College of Engineering’s efforts to bring together its departments on Centennial Campus. “It’s been a long journey since 2008,” said Louis Martin-Vega, dean of the College. “Whether… 
From left, Lonnie Poole, Jr.; John Brantley, III; Linda Butler, Dean Louis Martin-Vega, Joseph Pleasant, Jr.; and Carl Stutts, Jr.

May 20, 2022

College honors seven DEA award winners

The College honored seven winners of its Distinguished Engineering Alumnus (DEA) award during a ceremony on campus on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, as part of Red and White Week. 
Aerial view of the College of Engineering and the Oval.

May 20, 2022

COE community bands together to support students and research

Alumni, faculty members, staff, students and friends of the College of Engineering came together to show their support and help the College of Engineering (COE) write its next chapter on Day of Giving on March 23, raising $1,504,048 from 1,443 gifts. 
From left, Gary Gilleskie, Chad Henry and Pamela Townsend.

May 20, 2022

College advocates through Industry Partners Event Series

Held annually since 2016, the Industry Partners Event Series invites North Carolina business and government leaders to speak with COE students, faculty and staff members and alumni to learn about industry research and economic development from a local to global scale. 
From left, Bill Dean, Fred Kish and Dan Stancil.

May 20, 2022

Dean family endows second professorship to help strengthen engineering’s future

To recruit the best faculty members, the College of Engineering needs the best resources. While the College already has world-class research facilities, exceptional faculty members and a smart, well-rounded student body, its competitors have the same. Endowed professorships are key recruitment tools that help set the College apart in its efforts to attract and retain… 
From left to right, top to bottom, Bhavana Bartholf, Marcus Belvin, Zachary Horton, Andrew Pita, Jennifer Rhatigan and Jim Stewart.

May 20, 2022

From the board

The latest updates from the NC State Engineering Foundation Board.