Chancellor’s Messages

May 1, 2013

Safety Message

To NC State Students, Faculty and Staff, In light of two recent reported assaults on campus, I want to assure you the university takes these incidents very seriously and has implemented additional steps to increase security and awareness.  We recognize this is a time when pedestrian traffic may be increased on campus due to late-night studying… 

Mar 1, 2013

Economic Innovation: NC State’s Formula for Prosperity

To NC State Faculty, Staff and Students, This week, NC State took another step in its continued leadership of driving economic development and job growth in North Carolina. The new James B. Hunt, Jr. Library on Centennial Campus provided the perfect backdrop for hosting the event, “Transforming Economies: The Role of University Innovation in Economic Growth.”  Innovation… 

Feb 4, 2013

An Unrivaled Partnership: Collaborating for North Carolina

To NC State Faculty, Staff and Students, On January 26 all eyes focused on the basketball court; meanwhile, another meeting took place in Raleigh between North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one with positive impact that reaches far beyond our campuses. For the first time in history, the Board… 

Nov 16, 2012

Our Value: An Update on Tuition

To NC State Faculty, Staff and Students, As we near the close of this semester, we’ve reached the time of year when tuition and fees are on the minds of many. It’s important we remember that throughout 125 years, NC State has maintained our long tradition of offering a quality education at a reasonable price.  Providing a… 

Sep 20, 2012

The Leadership of Change

To NC State Faculty, Staff and Students, A lot has changed over the last 125 years.  The landscape of higher education continues to evolve, reacting to the complexities and conflicts of the modern world. Yet in the face of rising adversity, NC State has built a reputation for being a dynamic research institution responsive to global need,… 

Sep 19, 2012

Campus Safety Message

In light of the recent incidents on and around the NC State campus, I want to reinforce our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment while stressing the importance of personal awareness. The safety of our campus community is a top priority and a fundamental component of our mission as an institute of educational excellence. As such, we have never before been so well-equipped to both maintain and efficiently communicate about campus security. We have increased the scope of our communication of recent incidents involving the NC State community so that students, faculty and staff have the necessary information to make safe choices when traveling on or off campus. 

Aug 9, 2012

Welcome Back, Wolfpack!

To NC State Faculty, Staff and Students, This is my favorite time of year!  Yes, it is still hot, but the return of over 34,000 students makes it feel like spring.  It is a great time to be part of the Wolfpack family, as excitement of NC State’s 125th birthday continues. In celebrating this milestone, recall the… 

Jun 29, 2012

Consolidation and Realignment of Business Services

To NC State Faculty, Staff and Students, The Recommendations for Strategic Realignment to Increase Organizational Efficiency, which I accepted on March 11, 2011, included the consolidation and realignment of the university’s business services. The specific recommendation was to create consolidated Business Operations Centers (BOCs) on the campus to improve institutional effectiveness and strengthen NC State’s culture of… 

Jun 22, 2012

Budget Update

To NC State Faculty, Staff and Students, Now that the General Assembly has passed this year’s revised budget, I wanted to share some of the details, especially as they affect NC State and the UNC System.  Keep in mind that the budget is not final yet.  The Governor has 10 days to sign, veto or let it… 

May 8, 2012

A Legacy of Transformation

May is a month filled with celebration, tradition and the beautiful North Carolina weather. With the warm air come the many colors of spring and a sudden abundance of Wolfpack red, as our graduating class proudly dons its commencement attire. With diplomas in hand and tassels on the right, our newest graduates share a connection…