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June 2017

Graphic depiction of big data challenges

Jun 20, 2017

Report Shows Data Quality, Governance Biggest Challenges for Procurement Teams

Report by BravoSolution, SCRC shows that poor data quality as primary reason for suboptimal procurement decisions

Jun 20, 2017

Design Students Imagine the Crossroads Building

Architecture students have taken some first cracks at designing the centerpiece of the Imagination Corridor.

Jun 19, 2017

Most State Pension Plans Paper Over Unfunded Liabilities

An analysis of state pension plans from across the country finds that the already troubling state of pension finances may be even worse than it first appears because many pension managers are making their plan’s financial condition look better by perpetually putting off payments.

Jun 18, 2017

WRAL Techwire Reports on Summer 2017 NC State Andrews Accelerator Teams

WRAL TechWire reported on the three student-led startup teams selected for the summer 2017 NC State Andrews Accelerator, managed by Lewis Sheats, professor of practice and executive director of the NC State…

Jun 16, 2017

“It’s In Our Blood.” Lewis Sheats Responds to WRAL TechWire Questions about His Expanded Role at NC State

“Lewis Sheats is taking on additional roles at North Carolina State where he has been a driving force in expanding entrepreneurship programs,” writes Rick Smith in a WRAL TechWire follow-up story to…

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Jun 15, 2017

Lewis Sheats Has New Role in Campus-wide Entrepreneurship Programs

Entrepreneurship educator Lewis Sheats' new role: campuswide integration of entrepreneurship education, research, outreach

Jun 14, 2017

Eastman Partnership a Win-Win

Officials at Eastman Chemical say the company will renew its master research agreement with NC State, citing the benefits of the strategic partnership.

Jun 13, 2017

2017 Common Reading Program

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates is NC State’s 2017 Common Reading Program selection. Faculty, staff and students are invited to learn more about the text and how it relates to students’ first-year experience at NC State’s convocation on Monday, Aug. 14 in Reynolds Coliseum.

Photo of Professor Mike Stanko at the 3D printing lab in NC State's D.H. Hill Library

Jun 12, 2017

Faculty Research Award Recipient Profile: Mike Stanko

Mike Stanko's research includes exploring improvements in open source 3D printers over multiple product generations.

Photo of Melissa Kennedy, Jenkins MBA aluma, prior to giving a talk about innovation at a Raleigh business

Jun 9, 2017

Melissa Kennedy, Jenkins MBA ’06: Offers Tips to Drive Innovation, Make Work Fun, Productive, Meaningful

Helping professionals recapture the relevance, productivity, excitement and competitive edge of their work