Archive

Feb 15, 2024

At the Zoo: A Trip to Asheboro with Chancellor Woodson and Veterinarian Dr. Jb Minter

Chancellor Woodson hits the road to talk with Dr. Jb Minter about what it’s like to oversee the care of 250 different species of animals at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. 

Feb 13, 2024

Metcalf Meet-Cute: A Wolfpack Love Story

An inter-dorm flirtation brought together State Mates Diane and Elwood Becton. 

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. 

Feb 1, 2024

A Unified Pack From the Start

As the women’s basketball team celebrates its 50th season, players and coaches reflect on its history as the first women’s sport sponsored by the athletics department — and the only program to be fully integrated from its inception. 

Jan 25, 2024

Alumna Dare Coulter Wins 2024 Coretta Scott King Book Award

Alumna Dare Coulter ’15, illustrator of “An American Story,” is one of two winners of the 2024 Coretta Scott King Book Awards honoring African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults. 

Jan 10, 2024

The Day King Addressed Campus — and the Klan Marched on Raleigh

Professor Jason Miller has discovered footage of the Ku Klux Klan marching in downtown Raleigh and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. giving a speech in Reynolds Coliseum — both of which happened on the same day. 

Jan 9, 2024

Celebrating Life, Love and Legacy Through Planned Giving

NC State made a powerful and lasting impact on Anne Porter-Sasser and Neal Sasser during their early years. Now, through several special estate gifts, this Wolfpack couple is planning to return the favor. 

Dec 14, 2023

To the Moon: Chancellor Woodson Talks Artemis II and Chasing Dreams with NASA Astronaut Christina Koch

NASA astronaut and three-time NC State alum Christina Koch joins Chancellor Woodson for the first live episode of Red Chair Chats and previews the Artemis II mission, slated to orbit the moon in fall 2024. 

Dec 13, 2023

The Pride of the Wolfpack

During the fall 2023 commencement ceremony, 3,283 students turned their tassels at PNC Arena and left as proud NC State graduates. These graduates have achieved 44 associate, 1,987 bachelor’s, 1,000 master’s and 380 doctoral degrees. Here, we take a look at some of their stories, the impact of NC State on their lives, and how they plan on taking the Wolfpack to the world. 

Dec 12, 2023

Podcast: Extraordinary Entrepreneurship With Andy Albright

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Andy Albright, an NC State alumnus, donor and board member, to discuss why he supports his alma mater and what kind of difference he’s making.