Athletics

Aug 25, 2016

Is Tailgating Toxic?

Last year, NC State researchers monitored air pollution outside Carter-Finley Stadium before, during and after all six home football games. They concluded that the mix of burning charcoal, fumes from generators and idling cars created an unhealthy atmosphere for those sensitive to poor air quality. 

Aug 18, 2016

Prepare for Packed Packapalooza

Saturday's fifth-annual Packapalooza is expected to draw more than 60,000 students, staff, faculty and Raleigh citizens to the rain-or-shine block party and community festival on Hillsborough Street. 

Aug 18, 2016

University Police Introduce Explosive Detection K9 Units

NC State University Police will use Reed and Ford, its two new person-borne explosive detection dogs, at football games and other events on campus. 

Aug 15, 2016

From Competition to Exhibition: Arts in the Olympic Games

Gold medals for music? NC State professor writes about the Olympic history of arts competitions and how they were phased out. 

Aug 11, 2016

Held Captive to Gold

NC State swimmer Ryan Held quickly became one of the top stories of the 2016 Rio Games as part of the United States' gold-medal winning 4x100 freestyle relay team. 

Aug 1, 2016

Olympic Dreams in Sight

Five NC State students travel to Rio de Janeiro to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Find out what drives these dedicated athletes to go for the gold. 

Jun 29, 2016

Air Rifle Shooter Wins National Title

NC State air rifle shooter Lucas Kozeniesky, a rising senior in sports management who recently qualified for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, posted three strong rounds to win the USA Shooting National Championships. 

Jun 14, 2016

Gridders Get a Grypper

Former NC State football players Jamelle Eugene and DaJuan Morgan sought help from the College of Textiles senior design program to enhance their revolutionary product, Gryppers. They hope soon to see them on the market and on the fingers of athletes in multiple sports. 

Jun 2, 2016

A Peek Inside Reynolds Renovation

Curious about what's going on behind the green fence around Reynolds Coliseum? Here's an inside peek from GoPack.com. 

May 27, 2016

5 Questions With Jerry Punch

Jerry Punch is a former NC State walk-on quarterback, a magna cum laude graduate with a degree in zoology and a trained emergency room physician, but to racing fans he's the most knowledgeable guy in the ESPN and ABC broadcast booths. Last weekend, he was part of the broadcasting crew for the 100th Indianapolis 500. We asked him five questions about his career in motorsports and broadcasting. 

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 25, 2016

Rhodes Puts Pack Back on Track

Senior business major Harrison Rhodes will drive the No. 97 car in Saturday's Hisense 4K TV 300 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. He'll be driving a car sponsored by NC State, the College of Engineering and athletics. 

May 24, 2016

Engineered for Speed

NC State-trained engineers are an integral part of North Carolina's Speed Month, when NASCAR comes to its native ground for big races at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Drivers and race teams rely on advanced science and the mechanical and aerodynamic engineering principles. 

May 3, 2016

Sustainability Fund Gives 15 Grants for 2016

The NC State Sustainability Fund gives 15 grants totaling $161,000 for campus sustainability projects. 

Apr 28, 2016

’83 NCAA Champions to Visit White House

Unable to go in the spring of 1983 because of NCAA rules of the time, the surviving members of the 1983 NC State NCAA champion men's basketball team have been invited to the White House on May 9 by President Barack Obama.