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Aug 3, 2026

Accepting Proposals for the 2026-27 Participatory Sciences Microgrants

Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026 | 11: 59 p.m. Background Offered by the Citizen Science Campus and the Global One Health Academy, the Participatory Sciences Microgrants are designed to jump-start…
Students sit at tables while participating in the Civics Bee.

Jun 29, 2026

NC State Brings Together North Carolina’s Top Young Civic Leaders

NC State’s Department of Public Administration welcomed North Carolina’s top middle school civic leaders to campus June 16 for the North Carolina State Finals of the National Civics Bee.
A group of adults pose next to a wooden sign for the North Carolina Estuarium, which has the motto Where the Rivers Meet the Sea. The group is outside next to the Estuarium's building

Jun 11, 2026

Bridging Campus and Coast: The 20th CINC Tour Explores Eastern North Carolina

Just an hour after sunrise on June 3, a group of NC State faculty and staff from 20 different departments boarded a touring bus outside the Hunt Library. They were…
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May 27, 2026

Study Finds Awe-Inspiring Nature Helps People Connect to Science

When people engage in science activities that involve awe-inspiring natural phenomena they more closely identify with science and feel a greater sense of belonging.
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Apr 1, 2026

Embracing Opportunity: Meet Outreach & Engagement Intern Julian Bennett

Like many college students, Julian Bennett came to NC State eager to make the most of his experience.  Already ambitious and engaged – he was student body president and captain…
Glass trophies and a stack of plaques rest on top of a black table cloth with the NC State University wordmark and Outreach and Engagement on the front.

Mar 31, 2026

2026 Engaged University Awards Ceremony Recognizes Top Scholars, Teams and Partners

Celebrating Excellence in Community Engagement: 2026 Engaged University Award Winners On March 24, 2026, NC State University held its annual Engaged University Awards Ceremony and Luncheon at the NC State…
The Hunt library at dusk, on Centennial Campus.

Jan 22, 2026

NC State Task Force for Carnegie Community Engagement Reclassification: Partners in Excellence

The success of NC State's Carnegie Reclassification reflects a university-wide effort guided by our 2025 Carnegie Reclassification Task Force.

Jan 16, 2026

Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award nominations due January 23

The Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award is awarded to a team (or teams) of individuals whose significant contributions and accomplishments have demonstrated excellence as engaged scholars who practice collaborative…
three students place boards for the racks in the cacao drying shed on a trip to Belize in 2025.

Jan 16, 2026

Community Engagement: Insights from the 2025 Carnegie Reclassification Process

Vice Provost for Outreach & Engagement David Monks shares his thoughts on how NC State can continue to deliver on its community engagement mission as a land-grant university.