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A banner for the Friday Institute reads "The Friday Institute: The Building of Ideas."

Dec 11, 2025

Friday Institute Marks 2 Decades of Innovation in Education

From the expansion of the World Wide Web to the dawn of artificial intelligence, the William & Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation has been there to help educators prepare their students for the technology and careers of tomorrow. 
The woven bronze wolf statues on Wolf Plaza on a sunny fall afternoon

Nov 6, 2025

Weaving Art Into NC State’s Identity

The installation of bronze wolf statues, geometric glass sculptures and other public art is part of a long-term, strategic effort to beautify NC State's campus. 
Alan Porch and Jameco McKenzie

Nov 5, 2025

Porch, McKenzie To Lead UNC System Staff Assembly

NC State employees will serve as both the chair and the parliamentarian for the advisory body for all UNC System staff. 
Chancellor Howell speaks during his installation ceremony

Oct 30, 2025

Installation Complete

After being officially sworn in as NC State’s 15th chancellor, Kevin Howell shared his vision for the university’s future as the gold standard of a 21st-century land-grant institution. 
NC State's Global Courtyard near the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Sep 25, 2025

Global Courtyard Earns Sir Walter Raleigh Award

For years, NC State alumnus Heath Satow’s large-scale Dream of Flight sculpture was one of the first things travelers saw when they ventured through the general aviation terminal at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Now the work of art is the centerpiece of NC State’s Global Courtyard, serving as a symbol of the university’s international community and partnerships… 
Members of the Staff Senate and Wellness Champions pose with donated toys and school supplies

Aug 27, 2025

Keeping Up the Good Work

A group of employees recently spent a weekend donating school supplies and assisting in the ongoing cleanup efforts at a children’s home in western North Carolina.  
The strolling professor statue, a well-known campus landmark in NC State’s Gardner Arboretum.

Jul 16, 2025

Four Faculty Members Named 2025-26 Fulbright Scholars

This year’s cohort will conduct engineering and horticultural research as well as teach courses at institutions in Italy, Turkey and India. 
Randy Woodson smiles and greets 2025 graduates as they enter Carter-Finley Stadium.

May 7, 2025

Woodson ‘Graduates’ With the Class of 2025

Randy Woodson conferred his final degrees as chancellor to spring graduates and distinguished guests this weekend. 
Justin Johnson takes notes as students present their work in a design class

Apr 30, 2025

From Pixels to Pedagogy: A Design Professor’s Path

When NC State’s College of Design graduates are called to the stage this weekend to receive their diplomas, one recipient might get a bit of extra applause from the students he has taught over the last several years. Justin Johnson, an assistant professor in the Media Arts, Design and Technology (MADTech) department at the College of… 
Carol Davis holding her graduation cap, which is decorated with photos of family members who inspired her

Apr 30, 2025

Capping Off an Educational Journey

Because her parents both worked the night shift, Carol Davis spent much of her childhood with her grandmother, Patricia Merritt. One of “Granny” Merritt’s greatest passions in life was education, and she always pushed Davis to do her best in school and to take as many honors courses as possible. Another of her granny’s biggest… 
A red wolf in NC State's conservation program

Apr 23, 2025

We’re the Red Wolves From State

NC State’s red wolf conservation efforts were introduced to a national audience, thanks to a segment on the Today show.  
Zoology students lead an activity with a child at their table at the Marbles Kids Museum's Backwards Science Fair

Apr 16, 2025

For All the Marbles

Kids were the judges and NC State researchers were the contestants at the Marbles Kids Museum’s first-ever Backwards Science Fair. 
Research data consultant Abhinandra (Abhi) Singh works with a colleague.

Apr 2, 2025

Researchers Helping Researchers

The Data Science Consulting program provides free assistance to students, faculty and staff seeking help with their data and telling the story behind their research.  
The sun sets over Lake Raleigh while runners stretch

Mar 12, 2025

Socializing on the Go

Two staff members have created Wolves on the Run, a welcoming, inclusive club for those who want to exercise and meet new people. 
Randy and Susan Woodson in their downstairs living room at the Point

Dec 18, 2024

Home for the Holidays

Catering staff and Chancellor's Aides share what it's like working with Randy and Susan Woodson at their home for the annual Holiday Open House and other events.