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Taleek Harlee, Sarah Hall, Niambé James and Patsy McKee are the 2022 Mathews Medal recipients.

Jun 20, 2022

Four Students Receive Mathews Medals

As the highest non-academic distinction awarded to NC State students, the Mathews Medal honors graduating seniors who have served as student leaders and made significant contributions to the advancement of the university. The 2021-22 award recipients included two Goodnight Scholars.
Jack Wang and Rodolphe Barrangou in a greenhouse

Jun 13, 2022

Seed Funding Speeds Growth for NC State Startup TreeCo

Just shy of three years ago, NC State professors Jack Wang and Rodolphe Barrangou received support from the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund, a competitive internal seed-funding program. Now, their startup TreeCo is thriving.
People walk on a sunny day in a busy city.

Jun 13, 2022

Study: People Are Most Physically Active When Their Environments are Both Highly Walkable and Very Green

New research used wearable sensors and satellite data to identify how a person’s environment affects their level of daily exercise.
a plate of peanuts with a baseball and a baseball glove.

Jun 10, 2022

More Than Peanut Butter and Hay: The Value of Peanuts in North Carolina

Once considered a nostalgic ballpark snack, peanuts are an affordable plant-based protein that is surprisingly healthful, delightfully shelf-stable and locally grown in North Carolina.
Bee on purple flower.

Jun 6, 2022

Celebrate Pollinator Week June 20-26

Celebrate the impact of pollinators during Pollinator Week June 20-26.

3 students working in garden together

May 31, 2022

Connections Take Root with New Learning Garden

The Sustainability Stewards have planted an edible garden to further collaboration and connections on campus.
A large sign reading no mow may sits in a grassy field that is full of dandelions.

May 20, 2022

Do More, Mow Less

No Mow May at NC State promotes pollinators and wellness.

May 17, 2022

Get In Gear for Bike Month

Warm weather makes May a great time to get in gear for National Bike Month at NC State.
Loujain Al Samara poses in graduation robes.

May 10, 2022

A Perfect Circle

Park Scholar Loujain Al Samara ’22 pursued a broad range of experiences during her four years at NC State, and she graduates this May with a new understanding of what she has learned, how she has grown and what comes next — thanks to private support.
Photo of all the 2022 Sustainability Steward Graduates.

May 3, 2022

Sustainable Senior Excellence

This spring semester, the University Sustainability Office is proud to recognize 10 Stewards who will be graduating soon.