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Randy Woodson smiles and greets 2025 graduates as they enter Carter-Finley Stadium.

May 7, 2025

Woodson ‘Graduates’ With the Class of 2025

Randy Woodson conferred his final degrees as chancellor to spring graduates and distinguished guests this weekend.

Chancellor Kevin Howell speaks with people at an employee appreciation event on Stafford Commons

May 7, 2025

Howell Takes the Helm

The newest leader of the Wolfpack, Chancellor Kevin Howell took the reins of the state’s largest university on Monday, becoming the third NC State graduate to lead his alma mater. Howell plans a quiet transition between now and when students return in August for the beginning of the fall semester.

Mar 18, 2025

Kevin Howell Named NC State’s 15th Chancellor

Alumnus returns to NC State to helm North Carolina's largest university.

Chancellor Woodson addresses the Faculty and Staff senates

Mar 5, 2025

Some Parting Words From Chancellor Woodson

As his tenure as NC State’s 14th leader winds down, Chancellor Randy Woodson offered some parting words to the Faculty and Staff senates in a joint session at Witherspoon Student Center on Tuesday.

Dec 12, 2024

Chancellor’s Leadership Profile Now Available

The digital brochure details what NC State has to offer and what it is looking for in its next leader.

Chancellor Randy Woodson poses with a student on NC State's campus during move-in activities

Nov 20, 2024

Embracing the Land-Grant Mission

Chancellor Randy Woodson and his wife, Susan, were sitting in Lynah Rink at a Cornell vs. Harvard hockey game in the late 1970s when he started hearing the typical jeers from visiting Crimson fans, denigrating his new school’s history as New York’s “Cow College.” Over the next four years, the season-ticket-holder Woodsons, having just graduated…

Chancellor Randy Woodson and his wife, Susan, holding the handles to the front door of their house

Nov 11, 2024

Chancellor’s Holiday Open House Is Dec. 6

Chancellor Randy Woodson and his wife, Susan, invite all NC State faculty and staff to The Point for their annual Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The residence is located at 1570 Main Campus Drive on NC State’s Centennial Campus. Parking will be available at The Point as well as…

Nov 6, 2024

Chancellor Woodson Announces Pilot Projects and Executive Committees To Improve Research Infrastructure

NC State’s research enterprise has seen enormous growth over the past decade. While an impressive reflection on the strength of our research enterprise, this growth has posed challenges to our existing infrastructure and administrative processes. In response to these challenges, Chancellor Randy Woodson charged three task forces with identifying the most pressing issues impacting research administration…

Nov 6, 2024

Chancellor Woodson Awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Chancellor Randy Woodson has received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest state honor in recognition of leaders who have made significant contributions to North Carolina and their communities. On Oct. 30 at Woodson’s final annual fall address as chancellor of NC State, UNC System President Peter Hans presented him with the award,…

Sep 26, 2024

Help Inform the Search for the Next Chancellor

Faculty and staff are invited to complete a survey and attend upcoming listening sessions that will help guide the process.

Chancellor Randy Woodson applauds a speaker at a Board of Trustees meeting in 2010

Sep 11, 2024

Planning To Succeed by Succeeding To Plan

One of Chancellor Randy Woodson’s first orders to his cabinet, staff and faculty when he took office in 2010 was to develop a robust, university-wide strategic plan. The groans were deafening.

Former North Carolina State University Foundation Board Chair Trent Ragland and Chancellor Randy Woodson with Jim and Kathrine Owens at the 2017 Menscer Cup celebration.

Sep 3, 2024

James and Kathrine Owens Celebrate Transformation With New Gift

A $2 million commitment from Board of Trustees chair Dr. James Owens and his wife, Kathrine, to the Celebrating Transformation Initiative will benefit three areas at NC State.

Chancellor Woodson standing in the hallway of Holladay Hall

Aug 14, 2024

A Chancellor’s First Day

Randy Woodson’s first day in Holladay Hall kicked off a 14-year tenure of change and advancement at a historic land-grant institution that was fraying around the edges. As he prepares to retire, here’s a look back at what campus was like when he took over.

the summer sun shines over the Memorial Belltower

Aug 2, 2024

BOT Chair Leads Philanthropic Effort to Honor Woodson

Chair of the Board of Trustees Ed Weisiger Jr. ’82 alum and his wife Betsy Fleming have made two lead gifts to launch a philanthropic effort honoring NC State’s transformation under Chancellor Randy Woodson.

Chancellor Woodson wearing red commencement regalia, standing at a podium with an image of the Belltower in the background, and waving to the crowd

Jul 19, 2024

Woodson’s Work Is His Legacy

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced his intention to retire by June 30, 2025, kicking off an era of transition for a campus that has thrived under his leadership. Woodson is the third-longest-serving leader in university history.