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A shot of NC State's Belltower centered in front of a partly cloudy blue sky, with the Belltower partially obscured by green leafy trees and pink and white spring foliage. The shot is taken from underneath a brick awning, and one of the awning's brick columns dominates the frame to the right of the Belltower. A hanging lantern-style light can be seen near the center-top.

Oct 3, 2024

NC State Welcomes New Members to Board of Visitors

Meet four new members of NC State’s Board of Visitors who will serve four-year terms as advocates of the university's educational mission. 
Whil Piavis, AKA The Pirate Captain, watches a sporting event from the stands in Reynolds Coliseum

Sep 18, 2024

A Pirate (Captain) Looks at 40

Whil Piavis (Mechanical Engineering ’07), AKA “The Pirate Captain,” made international headlines when he and his “Scurvy Crew” hijacked the 2005 student body presidential election. Ironically, he is now a cybersecurity expert. 
The 321 Coffee team and Chancellor Woodson cut the ribbon on the new Centennial Campus location.

Sep 17, 2024

321 Coffee Celebrates Opening of New Centennial Campus Shop

The coffee shop and roaster — which employs people with intellectual and development disabilities — returns to the university where it began. 
Former North Carolina State University Foundation Board Chair Trent Ragland and Chancellor Randy Woodson with Jim and Kathrine Owens at the 2017 Menscer Cup celebration.

Sep 3, 2024

James and Kathrine Owens Celebrate Transformation With New Gift

A $2 million commitment from Board of Trustees chair Dr. James Owens and his wife, Kathrine, to the Celebrating Transformation Initiative will benefit three areas at NC State. 
Lauren Welch

Aug 22, 2024

Lauren Welch Appointed COE Executive Director of Philanthropy

Welch, who is a double alumna of NC State, has a minor in chemical engineering. She earned bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and multidisciplinary studies, as well as a master’s degree in higher education administration. 
The Memorial Belltower behind red tree leaves

Aug 20, 2024

Proud Alumna Becomes New Foundation Chair

Bentina Terry ’92 has remained engaged with NC State since her graduation from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences — and now she’s taking on a new challenge. Meet the newest chair of the NC State Foundation Board and learn about her favorite parts of the Pack. 
North Carolina Central University Chancellor Karrie Dixon holds a red banner than reads "Howl Back" while standing in front of the seal for North Carolina Central University on a white wall.

Jul 31, 2024

A Leader From the Pack

Karrie Dixon ('97 Communication, '03 Ed.D.) is prepared to lead North Carolina Central University to new heights as its chancellor. 
Genevieve Flatgard poses for a portrait while wearing her military uniform. The United States flag, left, and the United States Navy flag, right, are behind her.

Jul 11, 2024

NC State Alumna Wins Prestigious Engineering Award

When Genevieve Flatgard started at NC State University, she didn’t know she would end up dedicating her career to military engineering. 
Rodolphe Barrangou, a pioneer in the discovery of CRISPR, joins Chancellor Woodson at the Plant Sciences Building. The image also contains the Red Chair Chats graphic, which says "Red Chair Chats with Chancellor Woodson. Special guest: Rodolphe Barrangou."

Jul 10, 2024

The CRISPR Revolution: Chancellor Woodson Talks Science and Innovation with Professor Rodolphe Barrangou

Professor Rodolphe Barrangou joins Chancellor Woodson to discuss CRISPR, a game-changing technology that has turned science fiction into reality. 
final beam of Integrative Sciences Building

Jun 17, 2024

Ceremony Showcases Integrative Sciences Building’s Progress

A crowd of onlookers cheered the placing of the steel beam completing the bones of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Building during a topping out ceremony on May 22. 
The Williams Courtyard will be renovated into an outdoor wellness space for NC State students.

Jun 11, 2024

Leaving a Legacy

NC State’s 2024 graduating senior class is giving the university its first senior gift in the last several years by renovating the Williams Courtyard outside Williams Hall near the Free Expression Tunnel into an outdoor wellness space.  
Abby Lampe in a red NC State sweat shirt, holding up the prized cheese wheel in one hand and holding up two fingers with the other

May 28, 2024

Hoop, She Did It Again

Abby Lampe, a fourth-generation NC State graduate, repeated her title in the annual Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake on Monday near Gloucester, England. 
A group photo of many of the 2024 Pullen Society inductees, and Mr. and Ms. Wuf. Photo by Marc Hall.

May 24, 2024

Pullen Society Welcomes New Members at 2024 Induction Event

The annual ceremony, the 30th since NC State’s legacy society was created, took place in Reynolds Coliseum and included a surprise ending that left guests smiling. 
Roman Gabriel waves to the crowd during his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame

Apr 24, 2024

Football Legend Gabriel Dies at 83

Roman Gabriel ’62 — an inaugural member of the NC State Athletic Hall of Fame, and a longtime NFL star — died of natural causes at his home in South Carolina. 
With the Wolfpack men's and women's basketball teams scoring major 2024 NCAA Championships wins, crowds of fans gather to celebrate at the Memorial Belltower.

Apr 3, 2024

Final Fours: Join the Wolfpack for an Unforgettable Weekend

The NC State community holds its breath as men's and women's basketball continue their storybook run in the NCAA tournament.