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1,000 Tours and Counting: A Belltower Legacy

During a special campus celebration, Dr. Thomas Stafford gave his 1,000th tour of the NC State Memorial Belltower.

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Story by Rachel Young | Video by Evan Kidd

In August of 2023, Dr. Thomas Stafford gave his 1,000th tour of the Memorial Belltower to a special audience of ROTC cadets and active military personnel, as well as alumni, staff and friends.

It’s a historic milestone for the former vice chancellor of student affairs, but he’s not slowing down yet. In his own words: “Look, I’m just getting warmed up!”