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A group photo of the 1974-75 NC State Women's Basketball Team

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.

Dare Coulter in front of book illustration

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.

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.

David Thompson and other attendees watch as a new statue in his likeness is unveiled next to Reynolds Coliseum.

Dec 11, 2023

New Statue Honors NC State Basketball Great

Supported by donors, the newest statue outside of Reynolds Coliseum honors former men’s basketball standout and national champion David Thompson.

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.

Chancellor Randy Woodson interviews NC State alumna and NASA astronaut Christina Koch on stage in Stewart Theatre.

Oct 24, 2023

Do What Scares You, Says Astronaut Alumna

NASA astronaut and NC State alumna was the featured guest at Chancellor Randy Woodson’s 14th annual fall address during Red and White Week.

Oct 11, 2023

A Lasting NC State Connection

Alumna and former social work professor Wilma Peebles-Wilkins was one of the first Black women to graduate from the college with a degree in sociology and a minor in social work.

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.