Alumni

Jul 20, 2016

Students, Alumni Witness Failed Coup in Turkey

A group of NC State students and alumni participating in a service trip to Turkey is caught up in the unrest surrounding a coup attempt. Read a firsthand account. 

Jul 15, 2016

Alum Takes Fight for Transgender Rights to Political Conventions

A public service spot urging legal protections for transgender Americans features NC State alumna Alaina Kupec. The TV ad airs during the upcoming national political conventions. 

Jul 11, 2016

Here’s to Harrelson

For more than 50 years, Harrelson Hall has loomed over the Brickyard like a flying saucer on stilts. Now the campus says goodbye to NC State's best-known oddity. 

Jul 6, 2016

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Scott Vu

Scott Vu not only earned four degrees from NC State -- he also learned how to dance. 

Jun 27, 2016

Corps Function

In 21 rural schools around North Carolina, recent NC State graduates are helping high school juniors and seniors make the leap to college. Meet the College Advising Corps. 

May 31, 2016

Pack Impacts, Off the Track

NC State grads are a big part of the off-track machinery that drives NASCAR. From the marketing and public-relations departments of racing teams to the NASCAR Hall of Fame itself, they shape the way fans follow the sport today and will remember it tomorrow. 

May 26, 2016

Pack on the Track

The NASCAR spotlight is shining on North Carolina this week, with the Coca-Cola 600 coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway and voting being held for the latest class of legends who will enter the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte. We’re shining our own light on some of the many connections between NC State and the motorsports… 

May 4, 2016

Pack Rising

NC State’s annual spring commencement ceremony will take place at PNC Arena on Saturday, May 7, when Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer 64 associate’s, 3,779 bachelor’s, 1,467 master’s, 190 doctoral and 98 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. Those 5,598 new graduates will swell the total number for the academic year to 9,074. 

Apr 4, 2016

Community Builder

Durham architect Phil Freelon designs buildings that tell stories — and unite communities. Since graduating from the NC State College of Design in 1975, Freelon has emerged as a go-to architect for structures that honor history and inspire the public, without sacrificing functionality. 

Mar 22, 2016

Home Brew

A burgeoning beer business is brewing in North Carolina — and NC State is supporting it with innovative brewing techniques, hands-on training for future brewers and a project to jumpstart hops production in the state. 

Mar 1, 2016

Start Me Up: Donation Will ‘Accelerate’ Student Startups

Chip and Lyn Andrews donate $1 million to establish NC State Acceleration Fund to assist student startup companies. 

Feb 3, 2016

Longstanding Support and Leadership

As chair of NC State’s Board of Trustees, longtime donor Jim Owens takes pride in the university’s momentum. Learn how his leadership and support have been integral to the success of NC State for more than three decades. 

Feb 3, 2016

Doughnut Data

In 12 years, the Krispy Kreme Challenge has rolled up some impressive numbers: 60,000-plus runners, more than 724,000 doughnuts eaten and nearly $1 million raised for charity. 

Jan 6, 2016

State Club Open to All at Lunch

The State Club, the full-service restaurant at the Park Alumni Center on Centennial Campus, is now being operated and managed by Campus Enterprises. Lunch is now open to all staff, faculty, students, alumni and the general public. Dinner and other special events will continue to be for members only. 

Sep 2, 2015

NC State Receives Funding for Workforce Development

NC State expands workforce development with a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation.