howling cow

Caroline Vande Berg sits next to a food trough, where a row of heifers eat.

May 31, 2023

Students Churn Out Dairy Creations From Farm to Table

NC State students help create Howling Cow milks and ice creams by caring for cattle, preparing products and serving frozen treats. They learn hands-on skills that support their coursework, research and future careers.

plush wolf with NC State bandana around its neck

Apr 13, 2022

Where’s the Wolf? In Ice Cream Paradise

In our contest for NC State employees, Titilayo Osho with University Housing makes the correct guess — and unlocks a special memory.

Gary Cartwright and Carl Hollifield holding Howling Cow ice cream pints.

Sep 30, 2019

Howling Cow® Ice Cream Available in More Harris Teeter Stores

Howling Cow ice cream is now available in more than 140 Harris Teeter stores across North Carolina.

May 20, 2019

Howling Cow Ice Cream Available in More Harris Teeter Stores

NC State's tasty ice cream treat is now available in more locations across the state.

Student scooping Howling Cow ice cream at the State Fair

Oct 9, 2018

Howling Cow Unveils New State Fair Ice Cream Flavor

Here's a hint about the new Howling Cow ice cream flavor: It's both sweet and tart, with a little crunch. Read on to find out what our food scientists have concocted for this year's fair.

Oct 12, 2017

The 150th N.C. State Fair

The 150th NC State Fair begins today and runs for the next 11 days. Check out NC State's participation at the fair, from the Food Science Club's Howling Cow tent to the Animal Science Club's State Fair Ark and cow-milking exhibit.

Oct 10, 2016

Howling Cow Debuts New Flavor at NC State Fair

Check out the newest Howling Cow flavor, Caramel Apple Crunch, at this year's North Carolina State Fair, which begins on Thursday and runs through Sunday, Oct. 23. Trust us, it's worth the wait.

Oct 13, 2015

Fried Food Is Foundation of Fair

The North Carolina State Fair begins on Friday and runs through Sunday, Oct. 25. Check out some of the new food options and the opportunity to have daily lunch at the fairgrounds.

Feb 20, 2015

Wow—Yow Howling Cow

Basketball fans and ice cream lovers can unite Sunday over a scoop of Kay Yow Pink Peppermint Ice Cream at the 10th-annual Hoops 4Hope, a one-time treat in memory of NC State's Hall of Fame women's basketball coach at the event she conceived to raise money for cancer awareness and research.

Nov 15, 2012

From Crops to Cows to Cream

A new milking center is cause for celebration for North Carolina’s dairy industry.

Nov 14, 2012

‘Tis the Season, for Egg Nog

Howling Cow’s delicious seasonal egg nog is on sale for $3 per quart in C-Stores across campus starting Friday, Nov. 16.

Oct 19, 2012

Putting the State in State Fair

Cow milking, gardening tips and managing livestock are just some of the ways NC State supports the North Carolina State Fair.

Oct 11, 2012

State Fair Begins Thursday

Milk a cow, try the new Howling Cow icecream flavor or learn about rain-scaping. It's all at the North Carolina State Fair, starting on Thursday.

Feb 9, 2012

NC State to Celebrate 125 Years

For a celebration worthy of NC State’s 125th birthday, we're going to take a whole year. Find out what's in store.

Oct 9, 2011

Howling Cow a State Fair hit

Howling Cow ice cream, produced at NC State, is one of the most sought-out foods on NC State Fair midway. But it's more than just a fair phenomenon.