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The Icepack takes the ice at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Feb 21, 2023

Icepack on Its Biggest Stage

Following the NHL Stadium Series outdoor game at Carter-Finley Stadium, club hockey teams from NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill took to the same ice — in front of 24,000 fans. 
Image from the NHL Game between the Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on January 15, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images)

Feb 16, 2023

Deep Roots on New Ice

The NHL Stadium Series outdoor game takes place this weekend at NC State's Carter-Finley Stadium. But professional hockey in the South began more than seven decades ago — at Reynolds Coliseum. 

Feb 15, 2023

Carter-Finley Meteorologist Helps Decide Weather or Not

Meet Nate Johnson, a multiple NC State graduate and the official meteorologist for major Carter-Finley events like this Saturday's NHL Stadium Series game. 
The Rolling Stones perform on stage at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Feb 14, 2023

Carter-Finley’s Biggest Events

Take a look back on some of the biggest non-college-football events held at Raleigh’s largest entertainment venue. 
Fred Yelverton accepting an award on stage at a trade association event in Orlando, Florida.

Feb 9, 2023

Golf Group Honors Prof for Efforts to Support Industry

Fred Yelverton is known for getting into the weeds — literally — to help the nation's golf industry thrive. His efforts were recognized at an industry trade event this week. 
Chester Grant is honored during a halftime event in 1970.

Feb 2, 2023

Enduring Legacy

Chester Grant, NC State athletics' first and, for the longest time, only Black employee, inspired generations of student-athletes as a trainer, friend and mentor. 
Christina Koch at astronomy days event.

Jan 31, 2023

_pace, the Final Frontier

In a triumphant return to Astronomy Days at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, astronaut Christina Koch spells out how even a simple game of Scrabble can take an unexpected turn when you're floating in zero gravity. 
Coach Don Easterling in his NC State office in the early 1970s.

Jan 18, 2023

Easterling Remembered as a ‘Master Motivator’

Don Easterling coached some of NC State's best swimmers, including 40 All-Americans and seven future Olympians, while leading Wolfpack teams to 17 ACC titles in 24 years. The legendary coach died at his Virginia home at the age of 90. 
Forrest Hentz at the blackboard in an archival, black-and-white photo.

Jan 11, 2023

Hentz Made Chemistry Make Sense

Longtime chemistry professor Forrest C. Hentz, inaugural recipient of the Holladay Medal, died in December at the age of 89 (the atomic number of actinium). 
Reshunda Mahone gives the Wolfpack sign next to a bronze wolf statue on campus.

Nov 3, 2022

5 Questions With Reshunda Mahone

The new leader of the Alumni Association and Annual Giving at NC State shares her thoughts on technology, donor engagement and Howling Cow ice cream. 
Artist's rendering of Wolfspeed plant.

Oct 19, 2022

Wolfspeed Ahead: An NC State Spinoff Powers the Future

The company that pioneered LED lighting now looks to improve the efficiency and performance of electric vehicles and other high-power applications. Meet the people building the world's largest silicon carbide manufacturing facility in Chatham County. 
Running back Matthew Dayes looks up field during ACC football action against Clemson in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Sep 29, 2022

Textile Bowl in National Spotlight

When No. 10 NC State and No. 5 Clemson play Saturday evening, it will be the Wolfpack's first time playing in a game with two top-10 teams, shining a light on the innovations both schools have made in textile research, manufacturing and education. 
Richard Sykes standing next to a golf cart.

Sep 26, 2022

Richard Sykes Remembered for Storied Coaching Career

Longtime golf coach Richard Sykes, a five-time ACC Coach of the Year and member of the Golf Coaches Hall of Fame, died Sunday. 
Benny Suggs, left, listens as Chancellor Randy Woodson addresses alumni at a reception on board the USS North Carolina in 2010.

Sep 21, 2022

Benny Suggs Sets Course for Retirement

NC State salutes the many accomplishments — and careers — of Benny Suggs as he retires from active duty with the Alumni Association. 
New York's World Trade Center Towers in the 1970s. Photo by History in HD on Unsplash.

Sep 9, 2022

Born on 9/11

Sept. 11 marks a tragic day in the nation's history. For some NC State students and their families, it's deeply personal.