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The NC State belltower with spring blooms.

Sep 18, 2023

NC State Continues To Rise in U.S. News Rankings 

For the second consecutive year, NC State made big moves in a national ranking of colleges and universities to rank 60th in the nation, an increase of 12 spots over 2022. Among public institutions, the university remains in the top 30 nationally, moving up one place to 28th. The Best Colleges list, published annually by U.S.… 

Concept rendering of the new 321 cafe on Centennial Campus

Aug 23, 2023

321 Coffee to Open Centennial Campus Location

Projected to open in early 2024, the cafe will be set in the Venture Place courtyard on Main Campus Drive. 

Wolf Plaza in the spring

Aug 21, 2023

NC State and New Belgium Agree On Last Call For Old Tuffy

NC State University and New Belgium Brewery have agreed to end their four-year co-branded beer collaboration. Old Tuffy Premium Lager and related merchandise will no longer be produced; it will be available on a limited basis until current supplies are sold. “We appreciate New Belgium and their support over the last several years,” said NC State Chief… 

Artist Larry Bell stands near the construction site as Reds and Whites is installed on Centennial Campus.

Aug 15, 2023

NC State begins construction of new art plaza on Centennial Campus 

Centennial Campus is now officially home to Reds and Whites, a public art display by world-renowned artist Larry Bell. The piece, commissioned by the Centennial Campus Public Art Committee, was recently installed at the bottom of The Oval, adjacent to Hunt Library. Construction on the surrounding plaza is expected to be complete later this fall. … 

Wolf Plaza in the spring

May 15, 2023

NC State Leadership, Alumni Recognized on ‘Power 100’ List

Chancellor Randy Woodson was named to Business North Carolina’s “Power List 2023,” which, according to the magazine, cites “the state’s most influential leaders who are making a significant impact in their industries and the broader community.” Chancellor Woodson has been featured among North Carolina’s top leaders annually since the magazine’s inaugural power list recognition. The… 

NC State Belltower view with flowers

May 1, 2023

Introducing the Pack, Class of 2023

Get to know NC State's spring 2023 graduating class, by the numbers. 

General Anthony J. Cotton

Apr 14, 2023

Anthony J. Cotton, Military Commander and Alumnus, Will Address 2023 Graduates

NC State will celebrate the class of 2023 during its spring commencement ceremony at PNC Arena on Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, the commander at United States Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and an NC State alumnus, will deliver the commencement address.  During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson… 

Mr. and Ms. Wuf display the NC State x 321 branded coffee.

Mar 28, 2023

NC State Announces 321 Coffee Partnership

NC State University announces new partnership with alumni-owned and -operated 321 Coffee to produce the "Greater Good", an officially licensed co-branded coffee. 

Red fall leaves in focus with Talley Student Union in the distance.

Oct 31, 2022

NC State Announces Wolfpack Red and White Wines

Two new NC State wines officially join the university's licensed wine collection as part of an ongoing partnership with North Carolina wineries. 

Reshunda Mahone, NC State associate vice chancellor for alumni engagement and annual giving

Jun 30, 2022

Reshunda Mahone to Lead NC State Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving

An advancement professional with a track record of success, innovation and inclusion joins NC State as the new associate vice chancellor for alumni engagement and annual giving. 

Copper wolf statues in Wolf Plaza at NC State

May 25, 2022

NC State Names 42 Students to Park Scholarships Program

Students in the university's 27th class of Park Scholars represent nine states and 20 North Carolina counties. 

Students sing the Alma Mater at commencement

May 4, 2022

NC State to hold Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 7

North Carolina State University will confer degrees on more than 6,100 graduating students during its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. in PNC Arena. Media coverage is invited. Credentialed media interested in attending should contact Mary Cole Pike at mcpike@ncsu.edu with any questions. NC State will confer 6,494 degrees during the ceremony,… 

Three bottles of NC State's second wine in its licensed wine series pictured at the Court of North Carolina.

Apr 29, 2022

NC State Announces Next in Series of NC Licensed Wines

The second wine in the NC State University Hallowed Places Collection features The Court of North Carolina on its label. The collection is part of the university’s ongoing partnership with North Carolina wineries.  

Mohamed L Mansour poses for a photo by a desk

Apr 22, 2022

Philanthropist and Entrepreneur Mohamed Mansour to Address Spring 2022 Graduates

An NC State alumnus, Mansour will deliver the commencement address to the class of 2022 on Saturday, May 7.  

woman discussing a research poster

Mar 22, 2022

Exploring What Equity Means in Research at NC State

NC State's inaugural Equity Research Symposium brought together faculty, staff and students to explore research that examines issues related to equity.