Chancellor’s Messages

Jun 27, 2025

Listening, learning and celebrating success

Good morning, Wolfpack community, As we move into summer, I want to thank our community for the warm welcome I’ve received since Day 1 on the job in early May. Over the past several weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with and hearing from many of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends about… 

Jun 19, 2025

UNC System personnel cap implementation

NC State faculty and staff, Late last week, all chancellors across the UNC System met with President Peter Hans and discussed the implementation of a personnel cap, among other measures, to prepare for anticipated reductions in state funding. The directive caps employee head count and permanent salary spending at April 2025 levels, and it asks universities… 

May 5, 2025

It’s good to be home, NC State

Hello, NC State community, Today marks my first day as chancellor. I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to lead one of the best universities in the country. What’s more, I’m so excited to be back home at my alma mater. As I get started, I want to express my gratitude for Chancellor Randy Woodson’s… 

Mar 4, 2025

Resources and reminders regarding federally funded research and programs – Archives

NC State community: The university continues to work to understand the impacts of recent executive orders and guidance issued by the U.S. government to federal agencies and departments. Although there is no shortage of news on these topics, I want to reassure you that we remain focused on directives that specifically impact NC State. To help answer… 

Feb 6, 2025

An update on federally funded research and programs – Archives

NC State community: In my message to you last week, I shared that the university is working to understand the impacts of executive orders on federal grants and research funding. This week, that work continues. The Office of Research and Innovation (ORI), our associate deans for research, University Human Resources, the Office of General Counsel, the Office of… 

Feb 5, 2025

Reminding you of next week’s wellness day – Archives

Hello, Wolfpack community: The university’s scheduled wellness days are more than just a break. They serve as an opportunity to reconnect with what matters to you and to find the balance you need to finish the remainder of the semester. Next Tuesday, Feb. 11, marks our next wellness day, when no classes are scheduled. Faculty… 

Feb 4, 2025

Reaffirmation of NC State’s SACSCOC accreditation through 2034 – Archives

NC State community: I am pleased to share that NC State has officially received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) through 2034. The decision by SACSCOC’s Board of Trustees to reaffirm our accreditation for another 10 years was also accompanied by a final report that contained no findings,… 

Jan 29, 2025

University guidance regarding federally funded research – Archives

NC State community, In the past several days, you may have seen news coverage around a pause in federal funds for grants, loans and other financial assistance programs as directed by executive orders and a memorandum from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. While I understand that this action has temporarily been put on hold… 

Jan 6, 2025

Welcome to the spring semester – Archives

NC State community: Welcome to the start of the 2025 spring semester. Please take a moment to watch the special message below as we kick off another extraordinary year on our campus. To learn more about the resources and opportunities available to help you have a successful semester, visit wellness.ncsu.edu. Thank you, and go Pack! Randy WoodsonChancellor 

Dec 6, 2024

Holiday greetings from the Woodsons – Archives

The Woodsons wish you a joyful holiday season. Watch this video for a special message.