University News

NC State releases red wine honoring Lake Raleigh Woods

Sep 25, 2024

NC State Announces Licensed Wine Highlighting Lake Raleigh Woods

NC State announced the fourth officially licensed wine as part of the Hallowed Places Collection, which launched in 2021. This offering features Lake Raleigh Woods on the label, one of the university’s 10 Hallowed Places.

A view of Centennial campus at dawn, with the sunlight reflecting on windows in the Hunt Library.

Sep 24, 2024

NC State Shines in U.S. News Rankings

For the third year in a row, NC State climbed to new heights in a national ranking of colleges and universities from U.S. News & World Report. Among public universities, NC State rose two spots to 26th overall — the university’s highest ranking ever.

Chancellor Woodson wearing red commencement regalia, standing at a podium with an image of the Belltower in the background, and waving to the crowd

Jul 19, 2024

Woodson’s Work Is His Legacy

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced his intention to retire by June 30, 2025, kicking off an era of transition for a campus that has thrived under his leadership. Woodson is the third-longest-serving leader in university history.

Chancellor Woodson addressing the NC State community at the Chancellor's fall address

Feb 5, 2024

Chancellor Woodson Receives District Chief Executive Leadership Award

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has recognized Chancellor Randy Woodson with its Chief Executive Leadership Award for District III, which comprises educational institutions from the southeastern United States.

Nov 16, 2023

Debbie Antonelli, Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer and Alumna, Will Address 2023 Graduates

NC State will celebrate the class of 2023 during its fall commencement ceremony at PNC Arena on Saturday, Dec. 16. Debbie Antonelli, a two-time Emmy Award-winning basketball analyst and NC State alumna, will deliver the commencement address.

Nov 15, 2023

NC State Announces Licensed Wine Celebrating Reynolds Coliseum

NC State University announced today a new officially licensed wine as part of the Hallowed Places Collection. The third offering in the limited-edition series features Reynolds Coliseum, one of the university’s 10 Hallowed Places.

Faculty and staff from the Division of Academic and Student Affairs gather around the new University College Plaque at the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center on Centennial Campus.

Nov 8, 2023

University College Celebrates Growth with New Plaque at Alumni Center

University College now has a plaque at the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center on Centennial Campus, further showing its growth as a degree-granting college.

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson throws up a "wolf" sign as he speaks from a podium.

Oct 25, 2023

Chancellor Woodson Receives AURP Leadership Award

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson received the 2023 Leadership Award from the Association of University Research Parks in recognition of the success and impact of NC State’s Centennial Campus.

Aerial view of Centennial Campus, with the oval-shaped green space in the middle of a block of buildings

Oct 12, 2023

The Oval Becomes NC State’s Newest Hallowed Place

The Oval was selected as NC State’s 10th Hallowed Place because of its historical significance to the original design of Centennial Campus.

Bill Cowher on the field of Carter-Finley Stadium waves at the crowd along with his family and Athletics Director Boo Corrigan

Oct 5, 2023

Cowher Comes Home for Ring of Honor Induction

Bill Cowher ’79, Super Bowl-winning coach and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, became the 12th member of NC State’s Ring of Honor.