Alumni

An overlook toward the mountains in western North Carolina

Mar 10, 2025

A Service-Oriented Spring Break in Western N.C.

PLUMTREE, N.C. — NC State graduates John and Lisa Vance had never organized a service trip for college students before, even though they laid the foundation for their 17-year marriage and family of six children during their own college days, more than two decades ago. Still, the couple — who met while preparing to go on…

Wajeha Barakat and her husband Ahmed Farawi

Feb 11, 2025

10 Years Later

In the aftermath of one of the worst days in NC State history — a shooting that claimed the lives of three young Muslim alums — the seeds of healing have been spread by the Our Three Winners Scholarship.

Joe Thuney (center, number 54) gets set for a play during a game at NC State.

Feb 5, 2025

A Wolfpack Legend of 5 Rings?

Former NC State player Joe Thuney, an offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, is playing in his sixth Super Bowl. If the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Super Bowl LIX, he will become just the third player in NFL history to win five or more titles.

Athletic director Boo Corrigan presents Debbie Antonelli with a banner that will be displayed in the Ring of Honor at Reynolds Coliseum.

Jan 16, 2025

Antonelli’s Name To Be Lifted Into Ring of Honor

The former NC State basketball player and groundbreaking announcer will have her name added to the rafters of Reynolds Coliseum at a halftime ceremony during Thursday night’s Pittsburgh game.

Wildfires rage through Jim Yocum's neighborhood in the Palisades.

Jan 15, 2025

The Wild Ride of Preparing for Wildfires

Over the past week, Southern California wildfires have created an eerily similar natural disaster to the floods caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina in September.

People in the stands of Reynolds Coliseum for the first basketball game in 1949

Dec 17, 2024

Memories of Reynolds

A Philharmonic Roadtrip I had an opportunity to see the New York Philharmonic back in 1970 and jumped at the chance to go. The only problem was the concert was in Raleigh and I was in Boone. I was a high school sophomore with a love for classical music but had no driver’s license ……

NC State alumna and astronaut Christina Koch

Nov 6, 2024

Christina Koch to be honored with North Carolina Award for Science

The North Carolina Award is given annually by the state to up to six individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and nation in the fields of fine art, literature, public service and science. Koch, who is being recognized for science, will receive the award from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper at a ceremony on Nov. 14.

Coach Dave Doeren fires up the football team as they enter Carter-Finley Stadium

Oct 30, 2024

100 (or so) Special Games in Wolfpack History

NC State football will host new Atlantic Coast Conference member Stanford on Saturday to cap off the annual Red and White Week festivities. The Cardinal will be the 25th unique opponent in NC State’s estimated 100 Homecoming games, which loosely began in 1916 and have been a constant part of NC State traditions ever since.

Brian Hall and another broadcaster with their headsets on at a basketball game

Oct 17, 2024

Using Radio To Reunite Families

NC State alum Brian Hall (Business Administration and Management, ’88), a senior vice president for iHeartRadio in Asheville, joined his company’s seven radio stations together to create constant coverage for his community when Hurricane Helene hit the North Carolina mountains.

A man and a young girl load bags of pet food onto a truck to take to western North Carolina as part of the Hurricane Helene relief effort

Oct 10, 2024

Getting a Recovery Foothold in the NC Mountains

In the two weeks since Hurricane Helene swamped the North Carolina mountains, NC State students, faculty, staff and alumni have pitched in to help with recovery and relief. These are their stories.

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.

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.

Swimmer Katharine Berkoff and NC State men's and women's swimming Coach Braden Holloway take a selfie after Berkoff won a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics

Aug 7, 2024

NC State Olympians Sparkle in Paris

Former Wolfpack athletes Katharine Berkoff and Diana Shnaider won gold and silver medals in women’s swimming and diving and women’s tennis. They are the first women with Wolfpack ties to earn medals since Joan Benoit won gold in the inaugural women’s marathon in 1984.

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.

Men's Swimming Coach Braden Holloway addresses swimmers training for the 2024 Olympics by the pool in Carmichael Gymnasium

Jul 19, 2024

A Baker’s Dozen Olympians

NC State will send 12 future, current and former student-athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics. In addition, the Wolfpack will send two coaches as part of the U.S. men’s and women’s swimming teams.