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Dolly Parton performing at Reynolds Coliseum in 1985.

Aug 26, 2026

We Had Tonight: Dolly and Kenny

In February 1985, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers played a rollicking, sold-out concert at Reynolds Coliseum. Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Christina Koch at NC State.

Aug 24, 2026

A New Name at Home

NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to the campus where she earned three degrees, welcomed by a cheering crowd, a renamed building with her name on it and a limited-edition taste of her own Howling Cow ice cream.
Christina Koch and her crewmates pose on a balcony overlooking Times Square in New York City.

Aug 19, 2026

Putting Her Feet Back on the Ground

First, she reached for the stars. Then she became one, crushing the glass ceiling as she broke free of the pull of Earth’s gravity. Christina Hammock Koch, NASA astronaut and NC State-educated engineer, and her Artemis II crewmates flew farther from Earth’s bounds than anyone in human history, a 10-day trip in April that marked…
NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch smiles and gazes into the distance while wearing her orange flight suit.

Aug 4, 2026

Around the Moon and Pack Again

Our favorite astronaut — and three-time NC State graduate — Christina Hammock Koch is coming home to NC State Aug. 24-25. Our celebration of her homecoming is going to be out of this world.
Group of graduates stand arm in arm at commencement

Apr 29, 2026

The Class of 2026, by the Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will become NC State alumni during the university’s spring commencement ceremony on May 9.
Harry Sideris, NC State alumnus and CEO of Duke Energy.

Apr 22, 2026

Harry Sideris, CEO of Duke Energy, To Address 2026 Graduates

Harry Sideris, an NC State alumnus and North Carolina native, will deliver the commencement address to the class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9.
A student stitches a garment with portions of the garment pinned onto a dressmaker's dummy beside her.

Apr 15, 2026

A Guide to NC State Fashion Week

For the first time, we’re bringing together all of our signature fashion-centered events for one can’t-miss Fashion Week. Check out the lineup and find out how you can shape your future in fashion at NC State.

Apr 15, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg to Headline NC State’s 2026 Human Factor Series

Actor and writer Jesse Eisenberg will take the stage as the premier speaker for The Human Factor, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ signature series highlighting how human-centered insights drive solutions to today’s complex challenges.
a group of people stand in front of a tractor in a field

Apr 8, 2026

AI in Agriculture Conference Explores the Future of Farming

The AI in Agriculture Conference, hosted by NC State University, brought together more than 460 academics, students, researchers, extension professionals and industry leaders from across the country to explore how AI is reshaping the future of agriculture.
Two students take a selfie with Mr. and Ms. Wuf in front of Talley Student Union.

Mar 17, 2026

How You Can Help on Day of Giving

Every gift, no matter how big or small, can help you make your mark on NC State this Day of Giving, March 25. But did you know you can also make a difference with a single social media post?
Runners in the 2026 Krispy Kreme Challenge begin the race by the Memorial Belltower.

Feb 11, 2026

Gut Check for a Good Cause

Nearly 6,000 people participated in the 22nd annual Krispy Kreme Challenge, which raised $160,000 for the UNC Children’s Hospital.
Martin Luther King, Jr. addressing a crowd in Rocky Mount, N.C. in 1962.

Jan 14, 2026

Miller’s Origin of a Dream Documentary To Be Screened Thursday

Researched and produced by NC State English Distinguished Professor Jason Miller, the hour-long documentary will be shown Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Hunt Library auditorium on Centennial Campus.
graduates looking to the stage

Dec 10, 2025

The Fall Class of 2025, by the Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will earn the coveted status of NC State alumni during the university’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 13.
A Traditions Keeper medal is worn by a Chancellor's Aide at the Memorial Belltower for cap and gown photos.

Dec 2, 2025

Stanhope Kelly, Economic Leader and Alumnus, To Address 2025 Graduates

Forty-five years after earning his bachelor’s degree in business management at NC State, Kelly is returning to deliver the university’s fall commencement address.
Four student coordinators sit together on a couch and chairs at the LGBTQ Pride Center at NC State. They're holding up the wolf ears hand symbol.

Oct 6, 2025

Celebrate the Past and Future of Pride

Meet students in NC State's LGBTQ Pride Center who are helping to lead festivities for LGBTQ+ History Month, and learn how you can take part.