Athletics

Jun 10, 2013

NC State at the College World Series

The NC State baseball team has been on a whirlwind trip to Omaha for the College World Series. After a 17-inning marathon win closed the super-regional, the Series has brought a nail-biting loss to UCLA and a double-dip with arch-rival UNC. 

Jan 9, 2013

In This Corner

It's a Pack fan's dream: Everett Case, Norm Sloan, Jim Valvano and Kay Yow, all in one place. This fall, it becomes a statuary reality. 

Nov 16, 2012

NC State Athletics Director Yow Receives Two-Year Contract Extension

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees today approved a two-year contract extension for Deborah A. Yow, the university’s director of athletics, which includes an additional $50,000 in supplemental compensation and an enhanced bonus structure for such accomplishments as winning a national championship. Yow’s employment contract now runs through June 2017 and the additional… 

Nov 9, 2012

NC State Celebrates 40 Years of Title IX

NC State marks the 40th anniversary of Title IV, the landmark 1972 law outlawing gender discrimination in higher education athletic and academic programs, with a series of events next week. 

Oct 18, 2012

Holt Brothers Bring Cancer Support Program to Campus

As football players, Terrence and Torry Holt made a lasting impact on NC State. Now, their foundation is coming back to campus to help the children of cancer patients cope. 

Sep 10, 2012

SBP Andy Walsh: Student Ticketing Updates

Student Ticketing Changes for the 2012 Athletic Seasons. 

Jul 31, 2012

Olympic Pack

The Wolfpack is in the house at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Meet four Olympians with NC State connections. 

May 17, 2012

Rivers Returns

Philip Rivers left NC State in 2003 as one of the school's all-time great athletes. He returned May 12 as the keynote speaker at the spring 2012 commencement ceremony. 

Apr 2, 2012

Proud Pack

It takes a big party to fittingly celebrate 125 years of tradition and transformation. More than 4,500 people turned out for NC State's birthday celebration April 2 at Reynolds Coliseum. 

Feb 29, 2012

Philip Rivers to Give NC State Spring Commencement Speech

Philip Rivers, a record-setting passer for North Carolina State University and currently the starting quarterback for the NFL’s San Diego Chargers, will give NC State’s commencement speech during its spring commencement exercise, scheduled for Saturday, May 12. The 2003 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year, Rivers started all 51 games at quarterback for the Wolfpack… 

Feb 14, 2012

Sustainability, College Athletics Don’t Always Connect

Large college athletics departments talk the talk when it comes to concern for the environment and environmental sustainability, but only a small percentage of these departments actually walk the walk in making their operations “greener.” It turns out there’s a large disconnect between athletics departments and other campus departments charged with advancing environmental sustainability, says… 

Feb 1, 2012

Soccer Practice Facility Takes Shape

Construction is under way on a new practice facility for the men’s and women’s soccer teams. 

Jan 6, 2012

Former Coaches to Join Hall of Fame

Former NC State coaches Sam Esposito and Henry Trevathan will be inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame this spring. 

Nov 17, 2011

NC State Homecoming Parade, Pep Rally Slated for Friday, Nov. 18

North Carolina State University will welcome back alumni and celebrate Homecoming with a parade on Hillsborough Street from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, followed by a pep rally and comedy show at Reynolds Coliseum from 7 to 11 p.m. Media coverage of both events is invited. The parade begins at Hillsborough Street… 

Sep 2, 2011

The Real Home Field Advantage

All school colors are not created equal - at least where football fields are concerned.