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A screenshot of a Zoom call with nine participants, all wearing hats

Jul 13, 2021

That’s a Rap

NC State’s Juntos program recently held its 2021 Virtual Summer Academy, where Latino students participated in workshops on college, financial literacy, wellness — and helped create raps about the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Patrick Smith standing in an empty Carter-Finley Stadium

Jun 23, 2021

‘Far From Normal’

Employees who joined NC State during the COVID-19 pandemic reflect on their unique experiences and share what they most look forward to when the university resumes normal operations. 

Ben Strunk and Rebekah Dunstan

Jun 15, 2021

Dunstan, Strunk Earn Awards for Excellence at University Level

Rebekah Dunstan and Ben Strunk have received NC State’s highest honor for non-faculty employees. 

Lisa Parks

May 17, 2021

Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Parks

Professor Lisa Parks discusses her seminar course, Cancer Through the Ages. 

Shana Tucker singing into a microphone on stage, with a bass player behind her

May 14, 2021

Showing Gratitude Through Song

In collaboration with NC State LIVE, performing artist Shana Tucker gave a special pop-up concert for NC State’s Student Health Center employees to thank them for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The copper wolves at Wolf Plaza near the Free Expression tunnel. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

May 7, 2021

Juntos Program Featured on Connect Extension Podcast

Diana Urieta, senior Director, co-developer, and extension specialist for the Juntos Program at NC State recently spoke with Connect Extension about the Juntos Program, the work they are doing, and their vision going forward. 

Aerial view of the downtown Raleigh Skyline

May 7, 2021

Graduating Seniors May Have More Job Options as Pandemic Eases

Kelly Laraway, director of employer relations for NC State's Career Development Center, and Courtney King, a graduating co-op student, were featured in a news segment on WTVD 11 News. 

Graphic advertising the Student Success GPS

May 4, 2021

Faculty Present GPS Analytics for Projects on Student Success

The Office of Advising Technology and DASA Assessment embarked on a new initiative the past two years to offer one-time funding opportunities to faculty interested in analyzing and leveraging data… 

Olga Kleiankina leaning over a piano

May 3, 2021

Olga Kleiankina Receives Prestigious Undergraduate Teaching Award

Associate teaching professor Olga Kleiankina, director of piano studies, became the first-ever recipient of the Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award from the Department of Music and University College on April 13. 

Jamie Lynn Gilbert in front of a wall full of music-related posters

Apr 29, 2021

Gilbert honored as accessibility champion

Student Media Associate Director Jamie Lynn Gilbert was acknowledged by the NC State IT Accessibility Office for her commitment to digital accessibility.