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Four students hold up the wolfie hand gesture with a large crowd gathered behind them inside Reynolds Coliseum during new student convocation.

Sep 10, 2026

Meet the 2026 Incoming Class

Our new students are here and they're already exploring all that NC State has to offer. Get to know seven new members of the Wolfpack and learn what they're tackling first.
a group of people sit, some in chairs and some on the floor, looking over a documents

Aug 21, 2026

Celebrating Observation and Discovery

This year, we celebrate 43 winners and the captivating images, graphics and videos of their research. Their entries highlight how communities engage natural resources, the beauty of invisible structures, unique ways of visualizing data — and much more. As ever, we are thrilled to showcase how our community documents learning and discovery.

A rendering of the revised Slobbering Wolf logo on red fabric.

Aug 12, 2026

Beloved Wolfpack Logo Gets a Bonus New Look

NC State’s famous “Slobbering Wolf” logo has been revamped for 2026, joining the classic “Wolf Head” that was refreshed in 2005 and currently serves as the primary mark for NC State Athletics. This revision of Slobbering Wolf follows an NC State brand refresh that took place in early 2025. Devout Wolfpack fans will know that…
one student orientation leader speaks into a microphone as another looks on towards the audience

Jul 29, 2026

Smart Advice for First-Year Success

Your first year at NC State is an exciting journey of self-discovery, new connections and personal growth. Meet our orientation leaders — some of the first friendly faces that help guide the incoming Pack. Here is their top advice for thriving in year one and beyond.
Students throw up their Wolfies for a group photo on Hillsborough Street.

Jul 22, 2026

Packapalooza™ Returns to Pack Hillsborough Street

Back again for 2026, NC State’s all-day block party along Hillsborough Street is set for Saturday, Aug. 22 from 2-10 p.m. 
The NC State Bucket List poster, marked up by a student.

Jun 15, 2026

Get Oriented With the NC State Bucket List

Orientation is a great time to start checking off items on the NC State Bucket List, your go-to guide to essential student experiences.
A student covers her mouth and smiles widely as she walks into commencement wearing her cap and gown.

May 5, 2026

Our 2026 Graduates’ Stories

NC State alumni do amazing things. They expand access to education. They discover new pterosaurs. They travel around the moon. (If you’re new here, this is a Christina Koch fan site.) On Saturday, May 9, more than 7,400 graduates will become Wolfpack alumni. Many of them have already done amazing things during their time as…
The NC State Memorial Belltower behind a bed of red and white flowers.

May 5, 2026

Three NC State Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships

The NC State University Fellowships Office is pleased to announce that three third-year students have received the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship this year.
Tonya Henderson Gatling, the student speaker for NC State's spring 2026 commencement ceremony.

May 4, 2026

Graduating on Her Time

Tonya Henderson Gatling is graduating from NC State more than 30 years after starting her journey as a student. She's sharing her story as student commencement speaker.
Outdoor portrait of senior Chloé Sharpe, an agroecology and sustainable food systems major.

Apr 29, 2026

Discover Our Majors: Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

Senior Chloé Sharpe's lifelong appreciation for local agriculture led her to the agroecology program at NC State, where she found her Wolfpack, chose a career path and learned more about who she is.
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.
Students observe a colorful virtual display of butterfly specimens inside the darkened interior of the Teaching and Visualization Lab.

Mar 27, 2026

Discover Our Dynamic Libraries

These spaces across the NC State University Libraries are yours to explore, whether you're looking to learn, create, connect or recharge.
NC State student Lia Han poses in front of Leazar Hall on NC State's East Campus.

Mar 17, 2026

Discover Our Majors: Design Studies

Meet design studies student Lia Han, and learn how her interdisciplinary design major is preparing her to pursue a career in social media marketing.
Men's basketball players Jordan Snell and Ven-Allen Lubin answer questions about the bedazzled belt wrapped around Lubin's neck at a postgame press conference.

Feb 19, 2026

Bedazzled Mystery: Who Made the Wolfpack’s Belt?

A red, silver and black belt was a big hit on social media Tuesday night in the wake of the NC State men’s basketball team’s 82-58 victory over rival North Carolina.
A photograph of three students in lab coats examining a plant.

Feb 2, 2026

Inspiring Students to Pursue Agricultural Careers

Gaining experience in a laboratory or learning to use cutting-edge technology is often reserved for students pursuing master’s and advanced degrees. The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative (PSI) is helping change that. The institute, which connects growers with researchers, partners with North Carolina high schools. It also provides undergraduates across many disciplines with career-relevant opportunities.