Announcements

Sep 25, 2024

NC State Theme Release 4.5

This theme release converts all blocks to dynamic blocks. There should be no noticeable changes for content maintainers, but the updates will allow for future theme updates to be more seamless.

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Aug 8, 2024

NC State Theme Release 4.4

This release of the NC State Theme includes many small improvements. Key updates include compatibility support for Wordpress 6.6 and support for Gravity Forms new Orbital styling.

Public art spiral in front of NC State Bell tower and flag

Jun 14, 2024

NC State Theme Release 4.3

This theme release includes several notable feature releases: A search block that can be configured to search different post types, a more streamlined way to embed Slate forms, and The ability to add a "last reviewed" date on pages.

May 11, 2024

NC State Theme Release 4.2

Though more minor relative to last month's v4.1 release, v4.2 introduces several new features. Of note, we have introduced block editor compatibility with the Events Calendar plugin.

Spring flowers blooming in front of the belltower

Apr 8, 2024

NC State Theme Release 4.1

The flagship feature of v4.1 of the theme is additional custom post types for resources, non-degree programs and courses. These additional post types build on top of the academic programs post type that was released in November.

Nov 28, 2023

NC State Theme Release 4.0

This major release includes several new features and changes to build the foundation of the v4 theme. Adjustments have been made to the codebase to allow an unbranded version of…

Nov 28, 2023

Version 4 of the NC State Theme Now Available

The latest iteration of the NC State Theme has launched. Version 4 represents a major change in how the university develops and manages its primary WordPress theme. Building upon the…

Oct 31, 2023

NC State Theme Version 4.0 Launch Preview

The UComm team is in the final stretch of preparing and testing version 4.0 of the NC State Theme. As we get closer to the November 28 launch date, this…

Aug 8, 2023

NC State Web Platform Release 3.14

Release 3.14 is another part of our team’s ongoing effort to iterate and improve upon the NC State Theme. Though a lighter release, we still managed to address several outstanding…

The Court of Carolina on NC State's campus on a sunny day

Jun 14, 2023

NC State Web Platform Release 3.13

This release includes several updates. Featured improvements are changes to posts and the Split Container block. Posts now offer users navigation links at the bottom of each post. The Split…

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Apr 26, 2023

NC State Web Platform Release 3.12

This release includes changes to the link component, which will allow users to set a link to open in new window, as well as the migration of the Thumbnail Gallery…

Aerospace engineering students work in the nearly completed hypersonic wind tunned lab. The students are working under Dr. Venkat Narayanaswamy.

Jan 31, 2023

NC State Web Platform Release 3.11

Included in this update of the NC State Web Platform are numerous quality-of-life enhancements and bug fixes, improving the user’s experience when working with the NC State Theme. Featured Updates…

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Sep 7, 2022

NC State Web Platform Release 3.9.1

Introducing the new Contact Details block along with some minor platform improvements Release Highlight: Contact Details Block As the newest feature of the NC State Web Platform, the Contact Details…

Aug 10, 2022

NC State Web Platform Release 3.9

Included in this update of the NC State Platform, users will now have access to Content Audit Tools, allowing site editors to schedule and track audits of their content. Also…

Jun 1, 2022

NC State Web Platform Release 3.8

A new minor version with a new feature is available, after a period small fixes and incremental improvements to the NC State Web Platform. A number of quality of life…

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Mar 23, 2022

NC State People Plugin Update Roundup

New functionalities and feature introductions have been added to the NC State People Plugin, including name pronunciation capabilities for each user profile within a site directory. Read more...

Jun 3, 2021

NC State Web Platform Release 3.7

With the release of version 3.7 of the NC State Web Platform users will have the opportunity to try the new and improved Buttons block while experiencing several quality of life improvements to the platform as a whole.

Mar 31, 2021

Enhanced Add-on Release 1.5

With the release of version 1.5 of the Enhanced News Add-on platform users will experience several quality of life improvements and also have the opportunity to try two new blocks…

Mar 31, 2021

NC State Web Platform Release 3.6

The release of v3.6 introduces a new name for the NC State Theme, a Free Tier of the platform, and several new blocks available for Premium Tier users.

Oct 29, 2020

NC State Theme Release 3.4

The release of v3.4 introduces several new features alongside a number of quality of life improvements to the NC State Theme and related ecosystems.