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Sep 19, 2023

Gift From Mary Fedewa ’91 Launches Mental Health App

Thanks to a generous gift from alumna Mary Fedewa '91, NC State students now have access to the Headspace app, which fosters habits that support mental health. 

Sep 18, 2023

NC State Continues To Rise in U.S. News Rankings 

For the second consecutive year, NC State made big moves in a national ranking of colleges and universities to rank 60th in the nation, an increase of 12 spots over 2022. Among public institutions, the university remains in the top 30 nationally, moving up one place to 28th. 

Aug 18, 2023

From Textiles To Advocacy: Passionate Volunteer Johnny Chapman ’85 Pays It Forward In Meaningful Ways

Johnny Chapman’s long-standing involvement with NC State and the Wilson College of Textiles has led him to pave the way and create spaces of belonging at his alma mater and beyond. 

Aug 15, 2023

A Thousand Tours… And Counting

Tom Stafford, vice chancellor for student affairs emeritus, will give his 1,000th tour of NC State’s Memorial Belltower on Aug. 29. 

Aug 14, 2023

Beyond the Story

As an art director and news editor at The Washington Post, NC State English alumnus Dwuan June leaves his imprint by visually presenting stories that are easy to understand and hard to forget. 

Aug 2, 2023

NC State Alumni Lead Nation’s Hurricane Preparedness Efforts

Two NC State alumni are leaders in the National Hurricane Center, using meteorology and behavioral science to protect people in North Carolina and across the nation. 

Jul 25, 2023

Bookmarking the Success of the Wilson College of Textiles

Since its inception, the college’s woven bookmark program and its first designer, Willie Bowen ’59, have celebrated the impressive innovation areas within NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles. 

Jul 25, 2023

Chancellor Woodson Talks Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship With 321 Coffee Founders

In episode six of Red Chair Chats, Chancellor Woodson sits down with alumni Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans to talk about their mission-driven coffee shop. 

Jul 5, 2023

A World Full of (Plant) Opportunities

Horticultural Science alumnus Locke Rosser spent a year learning about plants internationally thanks to friendships he made at NC State. 

Jun 30, 2023

A Continuing Legacy: Susan Toplikar Fund Connects Students to Professionals

Through a fund named after one of the College of Design’s most missed instructors, students are gaining the opportunity to build new meaningful relationships with professionals across the Triangle.