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Messiah Williams graduated from NC State at 18 years old in May.

Jun 3, 2024

A Historic Graduation

Eighteen-year-old Messiah Williams is one of the youngest African-American male graduates in NC State history.

The historic brick smoke stack on central campus

May 22, 2024

NC State Leaders Recognized on ‘Power 100’ List

The chancellor, a dean, two directors and more than 40 alumni were featured on Business North Carolina’s annual list.

A closeup of the Reds and Whites art installation at the Susan Woodson Plaza on Centennial Campus.

May 6, 2024

Reds and Whites: A Work of Art Anchors Centennial Campus

Thanks to an NC State connection, a masterwork by world-renowned artist Larry Bell is cementing a sense of place on the university’s Centennial Campus.

Three chancellor's aides walk arm-in-arm away from the Memorial Belltower wearing their graduation gowns.

May 3, 2024

Our 2024 Graduates’ Stories

Every student’s NC State story is unique — and we’re here to celebrate all of them. Get to know members of the graduating class of 2024 from as many of our colleges and programs as we could pack into a single page.

Demarcus Williams does the Wolfie in the Free Expression Tunnel

Apr 15, 2024

Designing an Inclusive College Experience

For College of Design alumnus Demarcus Williams. giving back is about helping current and future students have the same experience or one that’s even better.

Mar 22, 2024

New Records and Extraordinary Impact on NC State’s Sixth Day of Giving

Donors gave 21,920 gifts, setting a record for the second year in a row and raising $46.6 million in support of students, faculty, programs, facilities, Extension, research and more.

The Kivett family on the sidelines at the 2022 ACC tournament

Mar 20, 2024

Ecstatic — Yet Subdued — Family Celebration

The Kivetts of Lewisville, North Carolina, have five NC State degrees and almost 100 years of volunteering at the Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament between them. None of them, however, had ever seen the Wolfpack win an ACC men’s title — until now.

NC State's men's basketball team earns its ACC Championship trophy on stage after the game

Mar 20, 2024

Spring-breaking for a Championship

The NC State men’s basketball team won its 11th Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship in Washington, D.C., by winning a remarkable five games in a row for its first title since 1987. It was music to everyone’s ears.

Mar 19, 2024

Podcast: Wolfpack Philanthropy With Gayle Lanier

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by NC State alumna and supporter Gayle Lanier to discuss why giving back to the university is so important to her.

Leigh Brady sitting next to yellow blooming flowers on a grassy lawn

Mar 6, 2024

A Historic Promotion

NC State alumna Leigh Brady serves as the first female chief executive officer for the State Employees Credit Union.