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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.

Dogwood in bloom outside Winston Hall.

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.
Howling wolf

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 the theme to be used by sites outside of the NC State branding guidelines. Several new blocks as well as alternative layouts have been provided…

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 many successes found in version 3 of the theme, version 4 includes many new features. Most of those new features are outlined in our preview…

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 post provides a preview of some of the planned features and discusses next steps for users who would like to upgrade. The features and screenshots…
Reynolds Coliseum on a sunny summer day

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 concerns. Key Feature Updates The primary focus of this release is preparation for the anticipated release of version 4.0 of the NC State Theme. In…
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 Container block now has new configuration options. These updates also introduce several bug fixes and quality of life enhancements. Each change and improvement is in…
Student with other graduates in regalia looking to side

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 previously in NC State Stories to the NC State Theme. In addition to these and other features are a large number of bug fixes and…
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 These updates should improve users’ experiences as they use the platform. Some of them will be obvious, while others may go unnoticed behind the scenes.…