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Runners in the 2026 Krispy Kreme Challenge begin the race by the Memorial Belltower.

Feb 11, 2026

Gut Check for a Good Cause

Nearly 6,000 people participated in the 22nd annual Krispy Kreme Challenge, which raised $160,000 for the UNC Children’s Hospital. 
The NC State Belltower on a sunny day

Nov 20, 2025

Howell Adds to Leadership Group

Lisa Schiller was announced as vice chancellor for communications and marketing and Julie Smith was named vice chancellor and chief of staff for the university. 
Chancellor Howell speaks during his installation ceremony

Oct 30, 2025

Installation Complete

After being officially sworn in as NC State’s 15th chancellor, Kevin Howell shared his vision for the university’s future as the gold standard of a 21st-century land-grant institution. 
Red fireworks go off over the Belltower

Oct 30, 2025

NC State Installs Kevin Howell as Chancellor

NC State's 15th chancellor described his vision for the future during the ceremonial event at Reynolds Coliseum. 
Chancellor Kevin Howell walks through his office.

Oct 27, 2025

A Man on the Move

Chancellor Kevin Howell ’88 is already a familiar face around NC State’s campus. 
Students in graduation regalia look toward the stage at commencement

Oct 22, 2025

The Story Behind the Regalia

Learn how medieval-era items like maces, hoods and more lend symbolic weight to formal academic ceremonies — including Chancellor Kevin Howell’s upcoming installation. 

Sep 25, 2025

From Cow to Cone to Chancellor’s Choice

Soon, there will be a new Chancellor’s Choice among the flavors on the Howling Cow ice cream menu. Continuing a school tradition that began at the turn of the century, NC State’s new chancellor, Kevin Howell, has made his decision about what that flavor will be, following in the hand-scooped picks of Marye Anne Fox, James… 
NC State's ceremonial wooden mace

Sep 17, 2025

Passing the Baton to a New Chancellor

Take a look back at NC State's previous leaders as the university looks forward to the official installation of its 15th chancellor, Kevin Howell. 
a man and a women looking at agricultural photos of a tractor, strawberries and fruit

Aug 14, 2025

Expedition Extension Highlights Agricultural and Community Outreach

CALS Dean Garey Fox has hit the road to visit N.C. Cooperative Extension centers across North Carolina to learn more about the agricultural and community programs seeding innovation and future generations.