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May 5, 2026

Our 2026 Graduates’ Stories

NC State alumni do amazing things. They expand access to education. They discover new pterosaurs. They travel around the moon. (If you’re new here, this is a Christina Koch fan site.) On Saturday, May 9, more than 7,400 graduates will become Wolfpack alumni. Many of them have already done amazing things during their time as students… 

May 4, 2026

Graduating on Her Time

Tonya Henderson Gatling is graduating from NC State more than 30 years after starting her journey as a student. She's sharing her story as student commencement speaker. 

Apr 29, 2026

Learning on the Job

Meet five faculty and staff members who are earning degrees from NC State at spring commencement. 

Apr 29, 2026

The Class of 2026, by the Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will become NC State alumni during the university’s spring commencement ceremony on May 9. 

Apr 22, 2026

Harry Sideris, CEO of Duke Energy, To Address 2026 Graduates

Harry Sideris, an NC State alumnus and North Carolina native, will deliver the commencement address to the class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9. 

Dec 10, 2025

Celebrating Our Fall 2025 Graduates

Our fall graduates will leave NC State with knowledge, skills and an entire Wolfpack behind them. Get to know six new members of our alumni Pack. 

Dec 10, 2025

The Fall Class of 2025, by the Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will earn the coveted status of NC State alumni during the university’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 13. 

Dec 2, 2025

Stanhope Kelly, Economic Leader and Alumnus, To Address 2025 Graduates

Forty-five years after earning his bachelor’s degree in business management at NC State, Kelly is returning to deliver the university’s fall commencement address. 

Sep 15, 2025

NC State Launches Guaranteed Admissions Program for All North Carolina Community Colleges

NC State University, in collaboration with the North Carolina Community College System, announced a new program, Wolfpack Connect, that provides a guaranteed admissions pathway to NC State for North Carolina community college students.  Students in the program who earn an associate’s degree from a participating community college, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and meet NC State’s transfer… 

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. 

Apr 29, 2025

The Class of 2025, by the Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will become NC State alumni during the university’s spring commencement ceremony on May 3. 

Apr 10, 2025

Daryl Caudle, Naval Commander and Alumnus, to Address 2025 Graduates

Forty years after earning his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at NC State, the Winston-Salem native is returning to deliver the university’s spring commencement address. 

Dec 12, 2024

The Fall Class of 2024, By The Numbers

Thousands of bright minds will earn the coveted status of NC State alumni during the university’s fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 14. 

Dec 11, 2024

An Open Book With an Open Throttle

Lance Fenderson’s racing career came to a halt his junior year of high school. Now, however, as he prepares to graduate from NC State with his degree in mechanical engineering, he’s going wide open on professional racetracks. 

Nov 22, 2024

Global Innovator Rashida A. Hodge To Address 2024 Graduates

The two-time NC State alumna will deliver the commencement address to summer and fall graduates.