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Get to know some of the 11,000 faculty and staff who work in a wide variety of ways — in every corner of campus and beyond — to make NC State a great university.

Alexis Steptoe beats the drum at a Heart Walk event.

Feb 25, 2026

Showing Heart for Wellness

Energized by her experience of having open-heart surgery as a child, Alexis Steptoe is a staunch advocate for health and well-being on campus. For American Heart Month, she shared her story and some tips for others looking to improve their cardiovascular health.
Mike Giancola and Bradley Davis

Oct 30, 2024

‘We’re Here To Hear You’

In celebration of Ombuds Day, get to know NC State ombudsmen Mike Giancola and Bradley Davis.
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.
Anaël Symůnková with her colleagues from main campus at the Office of Global Engagement

Jun 12, 2024

An Infrequent Visitor

Anaël Symůnková has only been to NC State’s main campus three times since she first came to work at NC State in 2008. Every time she visits, there is a whole new world of Wolfpack for the communications and marketing manager for the NC State European Center in Prague to see.
Maggie Thompson in her graduation cap and gown, standing in front of Holladay Hall

May 1, 2024

Learning on the Job

Maggie Thompson, the chancellor’s communication specialist, will receive her Master of Science degree in technical communication at commencement this weekend.
Chris Vitiello (the Poetry Fox) sits at a table under a tent and types poems for students during Packapalooza.

Mar 13, 2024

The Paradox of the Librarian Poetry Fox

Every costumed hero has an origin story. For University Libraries employee Chris Vitiello, aka the Poetry Fox, it all started with a second-hand set of clothing given to him as a joke. 
Ben Strunk stands next to a large sign for Miller Fields

Feb 1, 2024

Intramural Connections

Ben Strunk helps NC State students build life and leadership skills through through his work with intramural and club sports.
Lily Rivas in the Talley Student Union.

Jan 10, 2024

The Cycle of Community

NC State program coordinator Lily Rivas plays a vital role in further cultivating the community that shaped her Wolfpack experience as a first-generation Ecuadorian American student.
The 16-person Oakwood Waits ensemble in the East Room of the White House

Dec 20, 2023

Worth the Wait

An NC State staff member recently donned a Victorian era dress and sang holiday tunes at the White House with local a cappella group, the Oakwood Waits.
Director of the LGBTQ Pride Center, Charla Blumell, leans on desk and smiles in front the Pride Center's etched glass.

Sep 27, 2023

Creating Spaces and Places Where We Grow

Charla Blumell leads the LGBTQ Pride Center through a holistic health lens, ensuring wellness is a priority for all in the community space.
Ebony Leggett holds up her Facilities Coin for Exceptional Service next to the door for the Mail Services office.

Jul 19, 2023

‘Delivering Great Customer Service Every Time’

Mail Services employee Ebony Leggett takes her department’s motto to heart — and her work hasn’t gone unnoticed. 
A man in a red shirt leans against a table next to a large window

May 17, 2023

In Service to His Community

Bredell Moody has been helping others since he was a boy. He and his sister spent summers with their grandmother in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, where they packed bags of food to hand out to people at a crisis center in Bladen County. Their grandmother hosted fish fries where everyone was welcome to grab a plate,…

Apr 26, 2023

Part of the Pack as Employees — and Graduates

Ryan Velazquez and Tania Gavino-Lopez melded theory in the classroom with experience in the field as they worked on campus while pursuing master’s degrees in higher education administration.
members of the Staff Women's Network on a tour of Reynolds Coliseum

Mar 28, 2023

Creating Community

NC State staffer Janice Sitzes helps lead the Staff Women's Network, which offers opportunities for networking, professional development and community service.
Portrait of Victor Betts standing in DH Hill with arms crossed.

Mar 22, 2023

Unheard History

Victor Betts is committed to archiving the rich stories of our Asian and Asian American Wolfpack.