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What She Never Had: Laura Allred ’79 Gives in Honor of Her Mother

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spring 2023 graduation

May 9, 2023

Opportunities Abound for NC State Grads

Our Wolfpack alumni family grew by leaps and bounds this year, with more than 6,500 students turning their tassels to become proud alumni during spring commencement ceremonies. Many of these graduates participated in a variety of high-impact experiences during their time at NC State. 
A student wearing a red graduation gown holds up her mortar board in front of her face.

May 3, 2023

The Class of 2023 Is Ready for Graduation

We talked with four members of the graduating class about the defining moments of their time at NC State — building everything from race cars to fashion empires — and their plans for the future. 
The Mathews Medal recognizes graduating seniors who have created a lasting legacy at NC State.

Apr 19, 2023

Mathews Medal Winners

The Mathews Medal recognizes graduating seniors who have created a lasting legacy at NC State. This year’s recipients include a figure skater, a Park Scholar and a composting pioneer — all of whom have sought to make NC State more sustainable, equitable and inclusive. 

Apr 6, 2023

Spring 2023 #HowlBack Contest

Show us how you're celebrating graduation for the chance to win prizes! 

Apr 4, 2023

‘We’re Headed for the Moon’

Pioneering NASA astronaut and three-time NC State alumna Christina Koch has been selected for NASA’s Artemis II project — becoming the first woman to travel around the moon and back as part of the four-member Artemis II crew. 
a chalkboard filled with positive phrases from students sharing what NC State means to them

Mar 24, 2023

2023 Day of Giving Marks Five Years of #GivingPack Success

Donors gave 16,774 gifts — the most the university has received on a Day of Giving — totaling $34 million. 
Dave and Sara Doeren in front of the Tuffy logo

Mar 24, 2023

New Gift from Doerens Will Empower Student Success

A generous gift from Dave and Sara Doeren will establish OnePack Empowered, a new initiative at NC State to support students with executive functioning challenges and those who are neurodivergent. The gift represents a next step in the Doerens’ longtime, passionate advocacy and support for people with special needs. 
Katherine Drake Stowe with family at CALS Tailgate

Mar 13, 2023

Stowe Leads Soybean Research, WolfPack Alumni and Two Budding Farmers

An undergrad internship in plant breeding propelled Katherine Stowe to become the first director of a soybean consortium uniting farmers with government and private industry to yield better outcomes for the plant and its byproducts. 
Former student with her mentor

Mar 8, 2023

High Degree of Influence

Nannette Smith was the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. from NC State in 1973. What happened before and after she earned her doctorate in plant pathology? We caught up with her to find out. 
Marilyn Wattenbarger at the Wawona tree

Mar 8, 2023

What She Never Had: Laura Allred ’79 Gives in Honor of Her Mother

Laura Allred created the Marilyn Wattenbarger Scholarship Endowment, a need-based scholarship in the Wilson College of Textiles aimed toward helping applicants like her mother — academically gifted students who need an extra helping hand to assist with the burden of costs.