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Red, white and black balloons fill the lobby of the Park Alumni Center.

Sep 2, 2026

2 Decades of Service to Alumni

The Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center on Centennial Campus opened in 2006 as a gathering place, event space and dedicated home base for NC State Alumni, given by the generosity of those who had great affection for their alma mater.
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 in front of the newly named Koch Hall on Centennial Campus.

Aug 24, 2026

A New Addition to Campus Landmarks Named After Women

NC State’s newest building to honor a woman is one of many such landmarks on and off campus, a tradition that goes all the way back to the school’s first female employee in 1889.
Plant Sciences Building operations manager Geoff Bock next to the "Moon Tree."

Aug 24, 2026

A Moon Tree Planted in Honor of a Moon Visitor

One of NC State’s newest trees, a 6-foot-tall loblolly pine on Centennial Campus, is the descendant of an original 1971 Moon Tree, whose seed flew on Apollo 14. It was planted in honor of NASA astronaut and three-time graduate Christina Koch.
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…
Marshall Stewart in front of the North Dakota State University seal.

Aug 12, 2026

From Ag Teacher to University President

Marshall Stewart is the new president of North Dakota State University. Before heading west, he earned three degrees at NC State and worked to support farmers and teachers across North Carolina.
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…
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.
The setting sun shines on a field of soybeans.

Jul 1, 2026

NC State (and America) the Beautiful

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, discover how NC State has contributed to its prosperity, defense, culture and more.
Tab Ramos celebrates at his induction to the NC State Athletics Hall of Fame.

Jun 18, 2026

NC State’s World Cup Star

Former Wolfpack soccer star Tab Ramos is lending his expertise as a broadcaster for several games in this year's FIFA World Cup.
Michael Biesecker

Jun 4, 2026

A National Award for a Global Investigative Reporter

Michael Biesecker (English ’96) is part of a team at the Associated Press who earned the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting.
Student volunteers package asparagus from a dining hall as part of the Food Recovery Network Initiative.

Jun 4, 2026

Hungry To Help

With help from NC State Dining, the student-led Food Recovery Network alleviates food insecurity by rescuing leftovers that otherwise would go to waste.
Andrew Carter

May 21, 2026

NC State Alumnus Wins Pulitzer Prize

Andrew Carter ’03 and his teammates at the Chicago Tribune have earned US journalism’s most prestigious award.
Walt Wolfram in his office

May 20, 2026

Linguistics Professor Walt Wolfram Retires After 34 Years of Elevating North Carolina Voices

Walt Wolfram, a renowned linguistics professor at NC State, is retiring after 34 years in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, leaving a legacy of community-centered research that has reshaped how language connects people.
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.