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Jun 28, 2023

NCSU Alumni name Provost of RPI

We like to share that one of our alumni Rebecca Doerge has been named Provost of RPI. She obtained her Ph.D. in Statistics from North Carolina State University under the…

Jun 5, 2023

Kimberly Sellers – New Department Head

We are delighted to announce that Kimberly Sellers will be the new head of our Department of Statistics, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Sellers comes to NC State from Georgetown University, where…

May 10, 2023

Spring 2023 Graduation Photos

Congratulations graduates. Please view pictures at the following link.
Red fireworks light up the sky above the Belltower as an explosive end to Packapalooza 2022.

Apr 26, 2023

Graduate Programs Keep Climbing in Rankings

This year’s U.S. News rankings bring good news for NC State’s graduate programs. Three programs placed in the top five nationwide, while numerous other graduate programs advanced.
A student walks in front of SAS Hall.

Mar 3, 2023

Department of Statistics Produces More Doctoral Graduates Than Any Other Program in the U.S.

NC State’s Department of Statistics has produced more doctoral graduates than any other statistics program in the nation over the past two decades. Hear from four alumni about their experiences.

Feb 21, 2023

2 Alumni Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Jim Goodnight and Greg Washington are recognized for their outstanding contributions to engineering. The NC State alumni will be inducted into the prestigious organization Oct. 1.
image of the belltower lit red

Jan 31, 2023

Three NC State Faculty Named AAAS Fellows

Honorees are among 506 scientists, engineers and innovators elected this year.

Nov 16, 2022

Learning Industry-Prevalent Tools in Statistics and Data Science

Maksim Nikiforov was looking for a way to formalize his data science education, boost his resume, and increase his workplace productivity. He found what he was looking for in the…
NC State gateway at sunset

Aug 15, 2022

Statistical Tool Finds ‘Gaps’ in DNA Data Sets Shouldn’t Be Ignored

A simple statistical test could help evolutionary biologists avoid bias in analyses.

Jul 4, 2022

Personnel Change: Statistics Department Head

It was announced that Len Stefanski, Department Head of Statistics, has decided to return to the faculty, effective July 1, 2022. Len has led the department for the past six…