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January 2019

Tom Barrie

Jan 8, 2019

Philanthropic Professor Supports College of Design

Tom Barrie, professor of architecture and Director of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Initiative, has been a passionate and highly regarded faculty member at NC State for 17 years. He and his wife, Lisa, make providing discretionary funding for college programs a priority. 

Malcolm Benitz

Jan 8, 2019

Recent Graduates Credit Think and Do with Healthcare Startup Success

Malcolm Benitz, Michael Rosenberg and Chase Ballard founded Medicom as NC State undergrads, and now the company is providing a better way for medical providers to safely and securely share patient information. The alumni have secured funding from the Wolfpack Investor Network and were part of the first class to participate in the Andrews Launch Accelerator. 

Zac Guy and family

Jan 8, 2019

Distinguished CNR Alumnus of the Year: Zac Guy

A former Pulp and Paper Foundation Scholarship recipient, Zac Guy was named the College of Natural Resources' 2018 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Since graduating in 2001, Guy founded Appalachian Antique Hardwoods, the largest grossing reclaimed and recycled wood products company in the world. 

Zia lecture attendees

Jan 8, 2019

Zia Lecture Continues to Galvanize Engineers

Since 2002, the Paul Zia Distinguished Lecture Series has been at the forefront of the civil, construction and environmental engineering industry, showcasing the world's most exciting projects and the engineers who make them happen while honoring a longtime NC State professor through private support. The most recent lecture, held in November, drew nearly 600 attendees to learn about the “new New York bridge,” officially named the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. 

Scott Troutman

Jan 8, 2019

Troutman Named Director of Development at College of Sciences

Scott Troutman, a College of Sciences alumnus, is returning to his alma mater to focus on major gifts fundraising. The Alumni Association’s 2003 Young Alumnus of the Year, he previously served in fundraising and alumni relations positions for Poole College of Management and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.