Chancellor’s Messages

Nov 15, 2015

Diversity at NC State – Archives

Thursday, November 12, 2015 Recently, I met with a group of student leaders to discuss diversity and inclusion education at NC State. Recent events around the country and within the NC State community have served to remind us all that we have not progressed as much as we would all hope in our journey toward cultural competency.… 

Nov 14, 2015

Comments on Paris Attacks – Archives

On behalf of NC State, please let me offer my condolences to anyone in our community personally affected by last night’s horrible violence. 

Nov 9, 2015

Freedom of Speech – Archives

To NC State Faculty, Students and Staff: Freedom of speech was a founding principle of our nation and is the first of protected rights in our Bill of Rights. This right is viewed by many as one of the most important institutions of liberty. One of the great things about a university campus is the free and… 

Oct 14, 2015

New State Budget – Oct. 2015 – Archives

To NC State Faculty, Staff, and Students: As you are well aware, North Carolina continues to recover from the Great Recession and NC State is no different. Our university has faced state appropriation reductions year-after-year. However, the recently signed state budget does contain some favorable provisions. Some additions to the budget include: Full funding for enrollment growth… 

Aug 20, 2015

New Beginnings – Archives

To the Faculty, Students and Staff, Welcome to the 2015-2016 academic year at NC State. I hope you are ready for what is sure to be another exciting and memorable year, filled with academic challenges and opportunities. I especially want to offer a warm welcome to the 4,200+ new freshman and transfer students joining us, along… 

Jun 22, 2015

Preparing for the Fall Semester – Archives

To the Faculty, Students and Staff, Our campus may appear a little quieter this time of year, but the summer session is underway and the summertime temperatures have descended upon us. Preparations for the 2015-2016 academic year are in full-swing and we have a number of exciting things to look forward to. In addition to… 

Jun 18, 2015

Charleston Church Shooting – Archives

Dear NC State Community: Last night’s appalling and tragic shooting that killed nine parishioners at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, has shocked and saddened individuals and communities throughout the nation and across the world, including here at NC State. I know I speak for our larger Wolfpack family in stating our thoughts… 

Apr 23, 2015

Wrapping up the Academic Year – Archives

To NC State Faculty, Staff and Students: The end of the 2014-2015 academic year is quickly approaching. As we reflect back over the academic year, it has certainly been one of challenges for the Wolfpack. Of course, challenging times bring out the best at NC State, demonstrated by the giving of others. In the fall, donor giving… 

Apr 23, 2015

Embracing our Community – Archives

Dear NC State Faculty, Staff and Students: Welcome back to campus. I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday break, and are ready for a great semester. The New Year always brings a fresh sense of hope and excitement to NC State. The academic year is half over, spring is around the corner, and in a few… 

Apr 21, 2015

Wrapping up the Academic Year – Archives

To NC State Faculty, Staff and Students: The end of the 2014-2015 academic year is quickly approaching. As we reflect back over the academic year, it has certainly been one of challenges for the Wolfpack. Of course, challenging times bring out the best at NC State, demonstrated by the giving of others. In the fall, donor giving…