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Former swim and dive team members

Aug 10, 2024

Wolfpack Alumni Make a Splash at the Paris Olympics

Grant Johnston ’95, ’03 MA reconnects with fellow NC State Swimming & Diving Team alumni at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 
A man sits behind a camera.

Apr 19, 2023

Behind the Camera

Film studies alumnus Kieran Moreira’s path to a picture-perfect career started at NC State and led to professional success creating videos for tech companies and indie films. 
General Anthony J. Cotton

Apr 14, 2023

Anthony J. Cotton, Military Commander and Alumnus, Will Address 2023 Graduates

Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, the commander at United States Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and an NC State alumnus, will deliver the commencement address during NC State’s spring commencement ceremony. 

Apr 13, 2023

Former Player Palmateer Tapped To Lead Yow Cancer Fund

Jenny Palmateer spent much of her playing and coaching career learning from her life-long mentor. Palmateer has been named the CEO of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, becoming the first former Wolfpack player to lead the charity named for the late coach. 

Apr 13, 2023

Three-time Grad Named Director of Hurricane Center

Three-time NC State grad Mike Brennan was named the 14th director in the history of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center and will be responsible for tracking and predicting tropical weather systems. 

Apr 6, 2023

Valvano Elected to Hoop HOF

Jim Valvano, the legendary coach who led NC State to a pair of ACC titles and the memorable 1983 NCAA championship, was elected as a contributor to the Hall of Fame, joining three other NC State legends: men’s basketball coach Everett Case, player David Thompson and women’s coach Kay Yow. 

Apr 4, 2023

‘We’re Headed for the Moon’

Pioneering NASA astronaut and three-time NC State alumna Christina Koch has been selected for NASA’s Artemis II project — becoming the first woman to travel around the moon and back as part of the four-member Artemis II crew. 
Jalen Latta holding a basketball with Mr and Ms Wuf in the background

Apr 3, 2023

Full Court, Full Circle

Jalen Latta will leave NC State in May with two degrees and three ACC championship rings, thanks to his time as a manager for the women’s basketball team. His success story also intersects with the 1983 Wolfpack men’s NCAA title team – with one key assist connected to a member of that legendary squad. 
a chalkboard filled with positive phrases from students sharing what NC State means to them

Mar 24, 2023

2023 Day of Giving Marks Five Years of #GivingPack Success

Donors gave 16,774 gifts — the most the university has received on a Day of Giving — totaling $34 million. 
Dave and Sara Doeren in front of the Tuffy logo

Mar 24, 2023

New Gift from Doerens Will Empower Student Success

A generous gift from Dave and Sara Doeren will establish OnePack Empowered, a new initiative at NC State to support students with executive functioning challenges and those who are neurodivergent. The gift represents a next step in the Doerens’ longtime, passionate advocacy and support for people with special needs.