graduation

Jun 21, 2024

Mathews Medal Winners

The Mathews Medal recognizes graduating seniors who have created a lasting legacy at NC State.

Jun 21, 2024

A Journey of Perseverance: One Student’s 37-Year Quest for a Diploma

Meet Bob Schwartz, a student who returned to NC State 37-years later to receive his diploma.

Jun 14, 2024

The Karagiorgis Family | An NC State Legacy

As graduates of the same alma mater, Greg Karagiorgis ’85 and his son Stavros ’24 share a unique experience.

The Williams Courtyard will be renovated into an outdoor wellness space for NC State students.

Jun 6, 2024

Leaving a Legacy

NC State’s 2024 graduating senior class is giving the university its first senior gift in the last several years by renovating the Williams Courtyard outside Williams Hall near the Free Expression Tunnel into an outdoor wellness space.

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.

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.

Spring 2024 commencement speaker Dr. David W.C. MacMillan

Apr 17, 2024

David MacMillan, Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Will Address Spring 2024 Graduates

Nobel Prize-winning chemist David W. C. MacMillan will deliver the spring 2024 commencement address.

Apr 8, 2024

Spring 2024 #HowlBack Contest

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

Feb 22, 2024

Hallowed Things, Cherished Memories

NC State isn’t just a place, it’s in the memories our alumni took with them after graduation.

Dec 13, 2023

The Pride of the Wolfpack

During the fall 2023 commencement ceremony, 3,283 students turned their tassels at PNC Arena and left as proud NC State graduates. These graduates have achieved 44 associate, 1,987 bachelor’s, 1,000 master’s and 380 doctoral degrees. Here, we take a look at some of their stories, the impact of NC State on their lives, and how they plan on taking the Wolfpack to the world.