Celebrating the Morrill Act

NC State celebrates the Morrill Act on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the McKimmon Center. The event includes an address by Chancellor Randy Woodson, Provost Warwick Arden, a reception, celebration cake and farm-to-fork food. The event is free and open to the public.

President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act 150 years ago to ensure that regardless of economic status, a college education be available to anyone with the ability and motivation to earn a degree. Read more.