Staff

Jan 14, 2021

Be Safe, Smart and Respectful

NC State community, As our nation approaches the inauguration of a new president, I hope we each take time to reflect on what it means to live in a democratic society where a peaceful transfer of power is the norm. We now realize that we cannot take that peace and hallowed tradition for granted.  Our country… 

Jan 7, 2021

Response to D.C. Violence

Dear NC State community, Like you, I was shocked and disheartened by the shameful violence at our nation’s Capitol in Washington, D.C., yesterday. I join the many voices across our state and our nation in denouncing these despicable actions intended to threaten the democratic process that stands as a cornerstone of our nation’s freedom.  As a… 

Dec 21, 2020

Happy Holidays Wolfpack

Dear Wolfpack, As this year winds down, Susan and I wanted to take a moment to wish you a safe and joyous holiday season. We recorded this special video message to offer you our warm wishes. Thank you for your hard work during this difficult year. We look forward to seeing you in 2021. Randy… 

Dec 3, 2020

Celebrating 2020 Graduates

Dear Wolfpack, Tomorrow is a special day for the NC State community, and I invite all of you — students, faculty and staff, parents, families and friends of NC State — to join the celebration. We are holding a virtual commencement to honor all of our 2020 graduates from the spring, summer and fall — that’s 9,127… 

Nov 2, 2020

A Message about the Election

NC State community, On the eve of election day, I hope you all have exercised your right and privilege to have your vote counted, or plan to do so tomorrow.  Whether we know the outcome of the election tomorrow night or in the days ahead, I urge everyone in our community to be leaders in demonstrating… 

Sep 30, 2020

State Employee Appreciation Day

Dear NC State community, We’ve faced an incredibly challenging time over the past six months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout these difficult months, I’ve needed the help of the entire Wolfpack family to ensure the university continues to fulfill its mission of providing world-leading education, cutting-edge research and innovative scholarship. All of our… 

Sep 24, 2020

Spring Semester Planning and Updates

NC State community, Spring in Raleigh is one of the best times of the year — a time of renewal, new starts and hope. Our university community continues to show remarkable resilience in dealing with the twists and turns of COVID-19, and we are cautiously optimistic as we make plans for the spring semester. I’d like… 

Aug 18, 2020

Do your part: COVID-19 and your responsibilities

Dear NC State Community, It is exciting to see you, and the energy you bring, back on campus. Our thanks to the many students, faculty and staff who are doing all they can to Protect the Pack by wearing face coverings, keeping physically distant and adhering to our community standards. Unfortunately, over the past few days we’ve also… 

Jun 22, 2020

Board of Trustees approves removing “Daniels Hall” name

Dear NC State community, On the morning of June 22, the NC State University Board of Trustees approved removing the name “Daniels Hall” from the campus building that was named for Josephus Daniels in 1938. A building named in Daniels’ honor is in complete opposition to the values of NC State. The building was originally named after Daniels… 

Jun 18, 2020

Honoring Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers led by Gen. Gordon Granger informed enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended and they were free, putting into effect the Emancipation Proclamation that had been issued more than two and a half years earlier. On Friday, we observe Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation…