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Jun 15, 2017

Council Honored With 2017 Godwin Red Torch Award

Alumna Kathryn Council is honored for her work to further the mission of the NC State University Foundation. Learn about her generous efforts to support the university. 

Jun 8, 2017

Honoring a Legacy

As the longtime director of NC State University’s Caldwell Fellows program, Gerald Hawkins seemed to take all of his students under his wing. Now, many Caldwell alumni are joining forces to bolster the program and honor the legacy of Hawkins — who retired more than a decade ago — by raising funds for his namesake endowment. 

May 11, 2017

Building a Legacy

NC State University alumna Clare Jordan founded the campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity more than 25 years ago. She now supports an endowment that will benefit students who are completing nonprofit internships. 

Apr 25, 2017

Means to Make

Art2Wear, a runway show organized by students in the College of Design, is a time-consuming endeavor with significant financial commitments. Increased private support could help more students to take part. 

Walt Wolfram interviews a subject for his documentary Talking Black in America.

Mar 17, 2017

Reflection of a Legacy

Renowned linguist Walt Wolfram, the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Linguistics at NC State University, and other leading scholars have studied African-American speech across the nation as a distinct dialect of American English for five decades. 

Jan 26, 2017

Suggs Awarded Order of Long Leaf Pine

Alumni Association executive director Benny Suggs, a 1969 graduate of NC State and native of Columbus County, was presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the most prestigious awards given to a citizen of the state. 

Sep 27, 2016

Coaches Corner Unveiled

On the same day that Reynolds Coliseum reopened, a student-led initiative to honor four accomplished basketball coaches with full-sized statues was unveiled in the breezeway between Reynolds Coliseum and the Talley Student Union. Everett Case, Norm Sloan, Jim Valvano and Kay Yow will stand guard and welcome students and visitors alike. 

Feb 17, 2016

Accounting for the Arts

Accounting professor Roby Sawyers is a loyal supporter of Arts NC State. 

Dec 1, 2015

Love of Books Inspires Giving

For College of Education staff member Patty Fields, giving to the NC State Libraries is a way to pay forward her love of books.