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May 19, 2021

COVID Crisis in India

NC State community: While our state and country are beginning to emerge and recover from the pandemic, India remains in crisis as the virus spreads. For weeks, hospitals have pleaded with the world to send supplies and help, as infections and deaths steadily rise. Today, India reported more coronavirus-related deaths in a single day than any… 

May 17, 2021

Thank you, Wolfpack

Dear NC State community: As we come to the end of the spring semester, I want to thank you for your perseverance and commitment to your work and studies at NC State. I am grateful and proud to be a part of such a strong and vibrant community. Like so many of you, I am eager for… 

May 10, 2021

Honoring former Chancellor Marye Anne Fox

Dear NC State community,  I write today with the sad news that former NC State Chancellor Marye Anne Fox passed away Sunday night at her home in Austin, Texas, after a long illness.  Marye Anne Fox was appointed NC State’s 12th chancellor on Aug. 1, 1998. As well as being NC State’s first female executive leader, she also provided… 

May 5, 2021

Thank you, NC State Employees

Dear NC State faculty and staff, I am incredibly proud of and humbled by all that you have accomplished for our Pack in the past year, and I can’t think of a better time to express my gratitude than on Employee Appreciation Day. I hope that each and every one of you — whether you’re working… 

Apr 29, 2021

Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary

Dear NC State Community, NC State’s 2021-2030 Strategic Plan, Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary, has been endorsed by the Board of Trustees. The work to create our new strategic plan began in September 2019 with a leadership retreat representing faculty, staff and students. Since that time there have been dozens of task force meetings, listening sessions and other opportunities… 

Apr 20, 2021

Standing in Solidarity and Support: Chauvin Trial Response

NC State community: It was almost one year ago when I wrote to you about grief, anger and needed change following the tragic murder of George Floyd. Over the last several weeks, I know many of us have closely followed the Derek Chauvin trial, which has not only been troubling and at times heartbreaking to witness but has… 

Mar 18, 2021

Standing with our Asian and Asian American community

NC State students, faculty and staff, Our NC State family is saddened, shocked and rightfully angered by the horrific violence in Atlanta that claimed eight lives, including six people from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. We are appalled by this tragic loss of life, and we mourn with our nation, our university and especially… 

Mar 11, 2021

Planning in-person spring commencement at Carter-Finley

NC State community, I am pleased to announce that NC State University plans to honor our spring 2021 graduates at two in-person commencement ceremonies at Carter-Finley Stadium on the evening of Friday, May 14, and the morning of Saturday, May 15, 2021. We understand how difficult the past year has been for so many in the Wolfpack… 

Mar 10, 2021

Fall 2021: Planning for a Return to Normal

NC State community, Thank you for your continued commitment to following NC State’s community standards and doing your part to keep our Pack safe and healthy. Because of your dedication and the safety precautions we’ve taken — including a robust testing program — we’ve been able to keep our community safe and our university moving forward. Given the current… 

Feb 1, 2021

Celebrating Black History Month at NC State

NC State community, Today begins Black History Month in the United States. I encourage you to join me in learning more about and celebrating the multitude of amazing contributions of Black Americans to our country, our state and NC State.  Throughout this month and beyond, it is important that our community reflect on and acknowledge the achievements…