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May 4, 2016

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 7

Nearly 5,600 students will graduate this week. 

Apr 13, 2016

Admiral to Give Spring Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will hear inspiring words from a four-star admiral who's achieved many firsts, and meet an anthropologist focused on global health and a museum director with vision. 

Dec 17, 2015

A Researcher’s Journey

Heba Al-Mohsin wanted one thing as she pursued her doctorate: the opportunity to do her own research in the laboratory. Follow her remarkable journey from Saudi Arabia to the University of Washington to NC State, which will conclude at Friday's commencement exercises. 

Dec 17, 2015

Hand-Me-Down Gowns? Kinda

Since 2011, NC State Bookstores has sold graduation gowns made in sustainable style from recycled plastic bottles. 

Dec 16, 2015

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony Dec. 18

Nearly 3,600 students will graduate this week. 

Dec 2, 2015

Former Ambassador to Give NC State Fall Commencement Speech

Graduates will hear inspiring words from Karl Eikenberry, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, and meet World Food Prize winner Pedro A. Sanchez during the Dec. 18 ceremony. 

May 5, 2015

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 9

The PNC Center will be awash in red Saturday as NC State awards nearly 5,400 degrees. 

Apr 1, 2015

NSF Director to Speak at NC State Commencement

NC State graduates will hear inspiring words from astrophysicist France A. Cordova, director of the National Science Foundation, at spring commencement. 

Dec 19, 2014

Fall 2014 Commencement

More than 3,400 new NC State graduates got their degrees on Dec. 18. Keynote speaker Vivian Howard, 2000 alum and PBS TV star, offered words of wisdom. 

Dec 2, 2014

Chef to Give NC State Fall Commencement Speech

Commencement speaker Vivian Howard will tip her chef's toque to NC State's fall graduates on Thursday, Dec. 18. 

May 7, 2014

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 10

North Carolina State University will confer degrees on more than 5,200 graduating students during its spring commencement exercise, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10, in the PNC Arena in Raleigh. Media coverage is invited. During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer 5,211 degrees – 89 associate’s, 3,531 bachelor’s, 1,333 master’s, 177 doctoral and… 

Apr 21, 2014

U.S. Archivist to Speak at NC State Commencement

David S. Ferriero, archivist of the United States, will deliver NC State’s commencement address on Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. at the PNC Arena in Raleigh. During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer honorary degrees on Ferriero and noted sculptor Thomas Sayre. Ferriero heads the National Archives and Records Administration, responsible for running 13… 

Jan 9, 2014

Winter Commencement 2013

Experience the excitement and joy of December's commencement ceremony at the PNC arena. 

Dec 16, 2013

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony Dec. 18

North Carolina State University will confer more than 3,700 degrees on graduating students during its fall commencement exercise, beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, in the PNC Arena in Raleigh. Media coverage is invited. During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer 3,746 degrees – 62 associate’s, 2,215 bachelor’s, 1,150 master’s and 319 doctoral… 

May 8, 2013

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 11

North Carolina State University will confer degrees on more than 5,200 graduating students during its spring commencement exercise, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in the PNC Arena in Raleigh. Media coverage is invited. During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer 5,255 degrees – 80 associate’s, 3,528 bachelor’s, 1,384 master’s, 191 doctoral and…