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Sep 19, 2016

Value of Engineering Oval – September 2016

Dear NC State Students, Faculty and Staff: This country and its economy are constantly moving forward, and I am proud to say that NC State has been a contributing member to that momentum. We have seen our university grow and prosper in recent years, and in turn, we have seen North Carolina’s economy make impressive strides. A… 

Aug 22, 2016

Feeding a Growing Planet – Aug. 2016

To the Faculty, Students and Staff, I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Riley Memorial Lecture about the challenges facing agriculture and potential tools and technologies we can use to overcome these obstacles going forward. I would like to share some of what was discussed, because these issues must be faced head on,… 

Aug 10, 2016

Welcome to the New Academic Year – August 2016

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Welcome to what is sure to be another exciting year at NC State. I hope you have all enjoyed your summer and are excited to start the 2016-2017 academic year. I would like to offer a warm welcome to the 4,300 new members of the Wolfpack this year. NC State is an… 

Jul 18, 2016

Alliance Lawsuit Update – July 2016

Dear NC State Students, Faculty and Staff: As I’ve stated previously, one of the great benefits of a university campus is the free and open exchange of ideas. At NC State, we continually strive to foster free speech in an environment where members of our community can learn from one another and where all are treated with… 

Jul 12, 2016

Moving Forward in Community – July 2016

Dear NC State Students, Faculty and Staff: Too many times in the past two years we’ve faced the unhappy necessity of reaching out to the NC State community in response to local, national and international violence. Unfortunately, this letter comes at just such a time. The tragic events of the past week have again sent pain and… 

Jun 21, 2016

Looking Ahead to the Next Academic Year – June 2016

Dear NC State Students, Faculty and Staff: We have closed the books on another successful academic year now that Commencement is behind us. As always, it was a special event, and this year noteworthy because of a new milestone. This was the first year that NC State awarded more than 9,000 degrees in one year. NC State’s brand… 

Jun 3, 2016

Looking Ahead to the Next Academic Year – June 2016

Dear NC State Students, Faculty and Staff: We have closed the books on another successful academic year now that Commencement is behind us. As always, it was a special event, and this year noteworthy because of a new milestone. This was the first year that NC State awarded more than 9,000 degrees in one year. NC State’s brand… 

Apr 28, 2016

Free Speech — Alive and Well at NC State – April 28, 2016

One of the great benefits of a university campus is the free and open exchange of ideas. At NC State, we strive to foster free speech in an environment where members of our community can learn from one another and where all are treated with dignity and respect. Earlier this week, the Alliance Defending Freedom organization… 

Mar 25, 2016

North Carolina House Bill 2

Many members of our NC State community are understandably concerned about how House Bill 2, passed by the North Carolina Legislature and signed into law by the Governor Wednesday night, could impact individuals at NC State. There are also questions about how the new law affects our university’s strong nondiscrimination policy. The UNC System General Administration is… 

Mar 16, 2016

Moving Forward Thanks to the Connect NC Bond

Dear NC State Community: The citizens of North Carolina showed their strong support for higher education yesterday when two-thirds of voters supported the passage of the Connect NC Bond. The $2-billion-dollar bond referendum will positively impact the lives of North Carolinians across our state for generations through important investments in education, agriculture, parks and recreation, public…