Music Technology Program Allows Students to Blend Passions for Music, Engineering

Oct. 14, 2025

Campus Health's Pack Peers peer educator group promotes health-enhancing behaviors to NC State students.

Students in a Music Technology class conduct a listening test.

Music Technology Program Allows Students to Blend Passions for Music, Engineering

The newly-minted Music Technology program, housed within the Department of Performing Arts and Technology, and the first degree-granting major within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs’ University College, offers students a unique opportunity to explore the worlds of both music and electrical and computer engineering.

The president of IRC kicking off the general assembly meeting for all IRC council representatives.

IRC Champions On-Campus Living

The Inter Residence Council (IRC), with its largest membership since 2017, is an opportunity for NC State students to have a voice in on-campus living and shape campus life for the student body.

Matthew Spencer standing in front of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan, South Korea during a solo trip he took to Seoul and Busan after attending the SPACETIDE 2025 conference in Tokyo, Japan.

UHP Student Spotlight: Matthew Spencer

Matthew Spencer’s time with the University Honors Program (UHP) has allowed him to broaden his horizons through study abroad opportunities, and pair his love for flying and engineering together.

News You Can Use

University Human Resources invites you to wear NC State gear and bring your Pack spirit to Miller Fields for Red and White Fest: An Employee Celebration on Oct. 31.
Register to volunteer with First in the Pack on First-Generation College Celebration Day (Nov. 7) by Oct. 27. The First in the Pack Advisory Council also invites you to the third annual First-Generation Student Success Summit on Monday, Nov. 3 in Talley Student Union’s Coastal Ballroom.
Check out the Office of Information Technology’s menu of trainings on accessibility and more, and sign up for AccessFest on Nov. 7.
Early registration is now open for the Equal Opportunity Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Congratulations to Joseph Glover, associate director for Student Leadership and Engagement, on defending his dissertation on Oct. 3 and earning a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership.
Throughout October, Military and Veteran Services is offering student veterans, student military dependents, faculty and staff the opportunity to share thoughts on what being a veteran and/or what Veterans Day means to you for a chance to win Starbucks merchandise.

2026 Benefits Annual Enrollment

This year’s Annual Enrollment period for benefit plan changes is Oct. 13-31. This is your opportunity to review and update your benefit elections and eligible dependents for the 2026 plan year. All members of the State Health Plan must take action during Annual Enrollment.

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Reminders

Through early December, Campus Health will offer weekly flu vaccination clinics for NC State faculty, staff and students across campus.
Every October, join the Women’s Center for a variety of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) events.
Make plans to attend a Department of Performing Arts and Technology music and dance concert. See the full packed lineup!

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