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Oct 31, 2024

Chancellor Woodson Awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

On Oct. 30 at Woodson’s final annual fall address as chancellor of NC State, UNC System President Peter Hans presented him with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest state honor in recognition of leaders who have made significant contributions to North Carolina and their communities.

Oct 29, 2024

Gifts From Sir Mohamed Mansour ’68 Fuel Students’ Drive to Succeed

Sir Mohamed Mansour’s recent gift to expand the International Student Support Fund is inspired by his own experiences as an international student in need of a second chance.

Mr Wuf holding up We Appreciate You sign during Pack Appreciation Day

Oct 28, 2024

Pack Appreciation Day 2024

Wednesday is Pack Appreciation Day, presented by Coca-Cola. Learn more about this tradition, now in its sixth year, and revisit Pack Appreciation Days from previous years.

Two students standing on either side of the NC State mascot, making the Wolfpack sign.

Oct 23, 2024

A Beginner’s Guide to Red and White Week

If you’re new to the Wolfpack, or newly excited to get involved, allow us to introduce you to our favorite week of the year. Our homecoming celebration is the place to be, Oct. 27 through Nov. 3, whether you’re in Raleigh or taking part from afar.

A man and a young girl load bags of pet food onto a truck to take to western North Carolina as part of the Hurricane Helene relief effort

Oct 10, 2024

Getting a Recovery Foothold in the NC Mountains

In the weeks since Hurricane Helene swamped the North Carolina mountains, NC State students, faculty, staff and alumni have pitched in to help with recovery and relief. These are their stories.

Oct 7, 2024

The Black Alumni Society Celebrates 45 Years

The Black Alumni Society celebrates their 45th anniversary this year. We sat down with BAS President, Gina Avent, for a Q&A to learn more about the organization and how others can get involved.

Staff and community members load boxes of supplies at the NC State football team's practice facility

Oct 3, 2024

Stepping Up for Hurricane Relief

NC State survived Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina without much damage, though some research stations and farms are not fully operational in the decimated area. They are, however, serving as staging areas to get supplies to their communities in need.

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.

Aug 29, 2024

Exhibiting Creativity

A public history doctoral student and an arts studies alumna work with the visual arts to provide a vital framework to help address some of today’s grand challenges.