The Engineering Graduate Research Center was built in 1996 and opened in 1997. In 2005, the building was renamed Larry K. Monteith Engineering Research Center after Larry K. Monteith. Monteith, a graduate... The Engineering Graduate Research Center was built in 1996 and opened in 1997. In 2005, the building was renamed Larry K. Monteith Engineering Research Center after Larry K. Monteith. Monteith, a graduate of NC State and Duke University, joined NC State's faculty in 1966 and became Dean of the College of Engineering in 1978. After serving as Interim Chancellor for one year, he was named NC State's thirteenth Chancellor. During his tenure (1990-1998), the College of Management was established.