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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.

Oct 3, 2023

Communication Alums Forge Career Paths from Capitol Hill to Tech

NC State communication alumni Ryan Daniels and Meaghan Lynch have advised leaders from the White House and Capitol Hill to the C-suite of tech companies.

Sep 29, 2023

One Alumnus’ Journey From Natural Resources to Social Media

Meet Eric Evans II, a 2017 alum who went from majoring in sport management to working as a social media specialist for NC State.

The fingers on Kay Yow's statue outside of Reynolds Coliseum make a wolfie sign

Sep 27, 2023

Athletics To Honor 2 NC State Legends

Men’s basketball player David Thompson and football linebacker Bill Cowher will be recognized for their accomplishments at NC State and beyond.

The Wilson family was all smiles when posing with Mr. Wuf and Ms. Wuf.

Sep 25, 2023

Threads of Transformation: Reflecting on Five Years of the Wilson College of Textiles

Since 2018, the Wilson family’s transformative, college-naming gift has helped expand the college’s global reach, fight COVID-19, provide free mental health services to students, recruit top talent and much more.

Zoe Newman stands in front of a knitting machine and smiles at the camera.

Sep 21, 2023

Wilson College Alumna Credits Hours in Knitting Lab as Key to Expertise, Career Success

Zoë Newman, Ph.D., now serves as a knit product developer, consulting with companies at Stoll by Karl Mayer.