NC State Feature Stories

Stories From 2012 — Page 5

A Night In The Shrine Room

The senior class ring is a college rite. At NC State, class rings are also the only overnight tenants at the legendary Memorial Belltower.

Tassels Turned

NC State's alumni population grew by more than 5,200 people on Saturday, as the university conferred degrees on spring graduates.

Open To All

Sina Barham is a champion of change. The NC State doctoral student has developed technology that makes maps and other web content acccessible to those with disabilities.

Think Big

Graduating senior Saul Flores made his mark on NC State -- and the world. His 2010 walk from Ecuador to North Carolina still reverberates, raising awareness of the hardships immigrants endure to seek better lives.

Art2Wear rocks Reynolds

At Art2Wear, 18 textiles and design students used unconventional materials to create unbelievable clothes. From its dorm-room beginnings, the annual fashion show has become an NC State tradition.

Green State

The Princeton Review has named NC State one of the nation's most environmentally friendly universities.

Better Pine Trees, Better Environment

Improved loblolly pines scrub more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Energy Fellows Drive Sustainability Efforts

The federally funded Energy Fellows program is training the energy leaders of tomorrow.

NC State Charges Ahead

Drivers of electric vehicles can fill 'er up for free at three charging stations on the NC State campus.

The New Spring Break

Spring break isn't just about partying. This year, NC State students spent their time off learning about textiles in Peru and teaching linguistics in Ocracoke.

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