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NC State University Foundation Awards Four Grants to College of Design

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Mar 16, 2026

Green Unseen: Trashy Furniture in the Floating Grove

Tucked between Biltmore Hall and Jordan Hall sits one of the most sustainable structures on campus. From the infrastructure to the furniture, the Floating Grove has layers of sustainable design—and one of those layers is made from material recycled from NC State’s campus. In this installment of CaSA’s Green Unseen series, we’re diving into what…
Brooks Hall on NC State's campus on a snowy day.

Feb 6, 2026

College of Design Dean Mark Hoversten to Step Down

College of Design Dean Mark Hoversten will step down effective July 1, 2026, after dedicating a decade of service to NC State.
A stock photograph of a person at a desk sketching a vase on white paper, surrounded by other product design sketches. A laptop sits nearby.

Jan 28, 2026

Design Authorship in the AI Age

Assistant professor in NC State University’s College of Design Byungsoo Kim is conducting a study exploring students’ perceived sense of authorship — the comfort level in claiming designs as their own — when they incorporate AI tools into their creative process.
Xzavier Taylor standing against the Prague skyline during a study-abroad trip supported by scholarship funding. Photo provided.

May 7, 2025

Imagining a Different Way

Compared to most of his classmates, Xzavier Taylor took an unusual route to earning a degree from NC State’s College of Design. But overcoming challenges has helped him recognize the potential in things — and people.
Emi Boldor, a spring 2025 NC State graduate, poses in cap and gown in the leadup to commencement.

Apr 28, 2025

Sending Off Our 2025 Graduates

Meet five graduates from NC State’s class of 2025 and learn about the journeys they took to get here.
NC State Memorial Belltower

Feb 17, 2025

2024-25 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2024-25 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond.
College of Design student winners at the NC State Grad Symposium

Apr 5, 2024

Winners Named for 2024 Graduate Research Symposium

Nearly 200 NC State graduate students presented their research projects during the 17th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, 27 top performers awarded.

Feb 21, 2024

Discover the Power of Design Thinking

Aspiring designers arrive at the College of Design with diverse dreams and leave prepared to bring the values of design thinking to their communities and careers.
NC State graduate Matt McConnell with his "Evolution Field" sculpture in the NC State Brickyard.

Oct 31, 2023

NC State Alum Matt McConnell’s ‘Evolution Field’ Featured in Brickyard

NC State students, faculty and staff and interested passersby on Hillsborough Street will notice a mesmerizing blend of light and color in the Brickyard over the next three months.  Three sets…
Students head to class in front of Leazar Hall. PHOTO BY ROGER WINSTEAD

Sep 19, 2023

NC State University Foundation Awards Four Grants to College of Design

Thanks to philanthropic support from the foundation, the College of Design is poised to implement or expand several new programs in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.