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NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P. Murtha following a successful 10-day journey around the moon.

Apr 15, 2026

A Joyous Return to Earth

NC State alumna and NASA astronaut Christina Koch and her three crewmates splashed down Friday evening after a 10-day trip around the moon.

Christina Koch looks down at the Earth from the window of the Orion spacecraft.

Apr 9, 2026

Koch Eager For Splashdown

Three-time NC State graduate and Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch and the other three members of the crew are headed back to Earth following NASA’s first return to the moon in more than 50 years.

New Men's Basketball Coach Justin Gainey holds up a red NC State basketball jersey with his name on it, flanked by Athletics Director Boo Corrigan and Chancellor Kevin Howell.

Apr 2, 2026

NC State’s Newest Man of Intrigue

Former Wolfpack point guard and assistant coach Justin Gainey was announced Wednesday as the 22nd head coach in NC State men’s basketball history.

Christina Koch and her fellow crew members prepare to board their Orion spacecraft atop NASA’s Space Launch System rocket as part of a demonstration test in 2025.

Apr 1, 2026

See You on the Dark Side of the Moon

Three-time NC State graduate Christina Koch and her three Artemis II crewmates will blast off to the moon as early as Wednesday evening.

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?

The Wufs enter Reynolds Coliseum together at a sporting event.

Feb 19, 2026

Mascots to Married: A Wolfpack Love Story

Two State Mate couples suited up as NC State’s favorite married mascots — now they’re engaged in real life.

Two-time NC State student body president and four-time North Carolina governor Jim Hunt shakes hands with guests at an opening reception for NC State's Hunt Library, named in his honor.

Dec 26, 2025

Hunt’s Passionate Legacy Will Never Be Extinguished

Two-time NC State student body president and four-time North Carolina governor Jim Hunt died Thursday, Dec. 18, at his family farm near Lucama, North Carolina. He was 88.

Gary Haynes stands on the sidelines in Carter-Finley Stadium, waiting to interview the coaches and players

Nov 26, 2025

Rivalry Highlights Haynes’ Final Home Game

NC State graduate and radio analyst Tony Haynes (’84) will broadcast his final game at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday at the NC State-North Carolina football contest.

a group of people gather outside in a building courtyard

Nov 13, 2025

CALS Wolfpack Harvest: ‘A Brand-New Tradition’

Alumni, faculty, staff, students and prospective students came together on Nov. 8 for the inaugural CALS Wolfpack Harvest to celebrate everything that makes the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences so special.

Nov 12, 2025

Bigger Than a Mountain, With a Spirit of Kindness

Former NCAA wrestling champion Tab Thacker’s presence on campus was massive, like the Belltower.

Chancellor Kevin Howell walks through his office.

Oct 27, 2025

A Man on the Move

Chancellor Kevin Howell ’88 is already a familiar face around NC State’s campus.

Ed Stack claps for Kevin Howell at the ceremony announcing him as NC State's 15th chancellor.

Oct 15, 2025

From Student Body Presidents to University Leaders

Ed Stack, chair of NC State’s Board of Trustees, and Kevin Howell, NC State’s 15th chancellor, have a lot in common — including the fact that they’ve both served as student body president.

Oct 15, 2025

Brown Is New Voice in Basketball Radio Booth

The first time Chucky Brown ’04 attended NC State basketball coach Jim Valvano’s summer camp, he was called up in front of hundreds of participants to receive one of the legendary coach’s weekly awards. Unfortunately for the young forward from New York City, by way of the tiny North Carolina coastal town of Navassa, he was…

The Belltower lit red with fireworks exploding behind it as a crowd watches during Packapalooza

Sep 4, 2025

NC State Celebrates a Record-Breaking Fundraising Year

Each year, donor support supplements state funding to support students, faculty and programs at NC State. The 2025 fiscal year was the university’s most successful fundraising year to date — a powerful vote of confidence in the role NC State plays in North Carolina and beyond.

Professor Jack Edwards standing in front of an airplane on Centennial Campus. Photo by Marc Hall

Aug 21, 2025

Faculty Funding Leads to Faster Flight

Jack Edwards, a three-time NC State alumnus and a member of the College of Engineering’s faculty, is revolutionizing how the Department of Defense, NASA and other aerospace organizations achieve hypersonic flight. A distinguished professorship made possible by the Steve and Lori Angel family helps fuel this sound barrier-breaking research.