Jimmy Ryals

Jun 6, 2012

Father of the Airborne

Maj. Gen. William C. Lee, an NC State graduate, transformed modern warfare by championing the use of paratroopers. 

May 28, 2012

Ahead of Schedule

It's rare for an undergraduate to build a strong research record. 2012 alumnus Adam Keith did that and then some, earning a co-author's credit on a paper published in the prestigious journal Nature. 

May 21, 2012

Tradition Keeper

As student body president, Chandler Thompson worked tirelessly to reinforce a sense of tradition among students. 

May 17, 2012

Rivers Returns

Philip Rivers left NC State in 2003 as one of the school's all-time great athletes. He returned May 12 as the keynote speaker at the spring 2012 commencement ceremony. 

May 17, 2012

Keeping Language Alive

English professor Walt Wolfram and his students help keep a dialect alive on the Outer Banks. 

May 13, 2012

A Night in the Shrine Room

The senior class ring is a college rite. At NC State, class rings are also the only overnight tenants at the legendary Memorial Belltower. 

May 12, 2012

Tassels Turned

NC State's alumni population grew by more than 5,200 people on Saturday, as the university conferred degrees on spring graduates. 

Apr 25, 2012

Art2Wear rocks Reynolds

At Art2Wear, 18 textiles and design students used unconventional materials to create unbelievable clothes. From its dorm-room beginnings, the annual fashion show has become an NC State tradition. 

Apr 10, 2012

The New Spring Break

Spring break isn't just about partying. This year, NC State students spent their time off learning about textiles in Peru and teaching linguistics in Ocracoke. 

Apr 2, 2012

Proud Pack

It takes a big party to fittingly celebrate 125 years of tradition and transformation. More than 4,500 people turned out for NC State's birthday celebration April 2 at Reynolds Coliseum. 

Mar 6, 2012

Tradition and Transformation

NC State is celebrating 125 years of tradition and transformation. 

Mar 2, 2012

54 Things, But Only One NC State

The "54 Things To Do At NC State" list gives students a new way to learn about and participate in campus traditions. 

Feb 7, 2012

Exhibit spotlights lost history

"Too Black, Too Fast," an art exhibit on display at the African American Cultural Center, highlights the achievements of African American jockeys in America. 

Jan 30, 2012

From Lark to Legend

This Saturday, 7,700 runners will gather at the Memorial Belltower for the Krispy Kreme Challenge, a five-mile foot race during which runners consume a dozen doughnuts. The NC State tradition raises tens of thousands for the North Carolina Children's Hospital. 

Jan 23, 2012

NC State forensic sciences: Research for the real world

NC State research doesn't live only in the lab: our forensic scientists have helped law enforcement close cases.