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Conductor in PPE with physical-distanced music class.

Mar 15, 2021

Music Students Band Together for Day of Giving

During the rescheduled 2020 NC State Day of Giving in September, students worked hard to channel funds to the Department of Music by winning social media challenges. They’re gearing up to do it again. 

Carrie McLean speaks at a podium

Mar 2, 2021

Carrie McLean Honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine

The award is granted by the North Carolina Office of the Governor for retiring individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments. 

Belltower lit red at night

Feb 26, 2021

Division Faculty and Staff Honored with Pride of the Wolfpack Awards

This year, 32 faculty and staff were awarded with the Pride of the Wolfpack Award. 

Academic Advising Awards logo next to a drawing of the bell tower

Feb 9, 2021

Faculty and Staff Receive 2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Advising Awards

In addition to recognizing outstanding faculty and staff advisors, the Advising Administrator Award was renamed in honor of Carrie McLean, the recently retired assistant dean of University College and director of advising for the university. 

Emma Nussman playing a trombone

Feb 8, 2021

Emma Nussman Receives Masini Scholarship for Leadership in Marching Band and Beyond

The Department of Music’s prestigious Toni Christine Masini Memorial Music Scholarship was awarded this year to Emma Nussman, a senior majoring in genetics and minoring in music performance and psychology. The Masini scholarship — the largest music scholarship offered at NC State — is awarded each year to one student who exemplifies academic and musical excellence, as well as leadership in the marching band. 

A student presents research on a poster at a conference

Feb 4, 2021

From Undergrad Researcher to Mentor: How Brinnae Brent ’16 Made Research Her Career

The Office of Undergraduate Research recently caught up with Brinnae Brent '16, who is now working towards a Ph.D. and works in the Big Ideas Lab at Duke University. 

The Den at Harris Field design schematic to show the layout of the space

Feb 3, 2021

A Place to Socialize in a Time of Social Distancing

Campus partners have collaborated to develop The Den at Harris Field — an outdoor space where the Wolfpack can safely socialize in-person during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Students pictured in a Zoom breakout room during a Community Conversations Project event

Dec 10, 2020

Continuing the Conversation

Students in the University Honors and Scholars Programs and the Honors and Scholars Village continued the Campus Conversation Project this fall in a virtual format. 

Carrie McLean gives advising award at 2020 ceremony

Dec 4, 2020

With Gratitude, Carrie McLean Says Goodbye After More Than 35 Years of Service

Known across campus and nationally for her expertise in student advising, longtime assistant dean is retiring at the end of this year. 

Wolf statue with a red tassel in its mouth

Dec 4, 2020

Honoring Our 2020 Graduates

Meet some of the 2020 graduates who have left their mark on several programs within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.