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“One Is Too Many”: Discussing Student Need with Mike Giancola

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Alan Porch and Jameco McKenzie

Nov 5, 2025

Porch, McKenzie To Lead UNC System Staff Assembly

NC State employees will serve as both the chair and the parliamentarian for the advisory body for all UNC System staff. 
Students play a game of UNO during Wolfpack Welcome Weeks.

Oct 27, 2025

Student Success Connections Initiative Helps Students Find Community

Over the past year, Dave Johnson, associate director for student success initiatives, has set out to help guide students through the Student Success Connections initiative, a means of assisting students in finding resources and opportunities to build their community. 
Students celebrate a new school year at Convocation in Reynolds Coliseum.

Aug 14, 2025

Find Out What’s in Store for Wolfpack Welcome Weeks

The 2025 edition of Wolfpack Welcome Weeks will run from Aug. 14-28, spanning from the annual Talley Takeover to the NC State football team’s season opener against East Carolina at Carter-Finley Stadium, and including Packapalooza™, the annual all-day street festival and block party on Hillsborough Street. 
The Feed the Pack team inspect and organize donations of baked goods.

Jun 30, 2025

Meeting the Wolfpack’s Essential Needs

Pack Essentials responds dynamically and thoughtfully to students facing hardship. The program operates the Feed the Pack Food Pantry and other essential services, so that students don't have to choose between their academic careers or providing for their basic needs. 
An overlook toward the mountains in western North Carolina

Mar 10, 2025

A Service-Oriented Spring Break in Western N.C.

PLUMTREE, N.C. — NC State graduates John and Lisa Vance had never organized a service trip for college students before, even though they laid the foundation for their 17-year marriage and family of six children during their own college days, more than two decades ago. Still, the couple — who met while preparing to go on… 
A group of students dance on stage at Stewart Theatre.

Mar 4, 2025

Finding Your Wolfpack: Music and Dance

The thriving arts community at NC State might catch some by surprise. But our opportunities for musicians and dancers are wide-ranging, accessible and high-caliber — and they come with friends. 

Dec 3, 2024

A Gift of Inclusion: Empowering Neurodivergent Students at NC State

Through Howl Together, the Keisers’ gift has established a transformative support system for neurodivergent students, sparking a ripple effect of inclusivity and connection across the NC State community. 
Veterans and their families gather for a photo at NC State's new Veterans Memorial Garden.

Nov 21, 2024

Veterans Memorial Garden Honors NC State Alums’ Sacrifices

On Monday, Nov. 11, NC State celebrated Veteran’s Day by dedicating its new Veterans Memorial Garden, a space that serves to honor and recognize NC State affiliated veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in military service to the United States.  
A person carries a stack of winter sweaters

Nov 11, 2024

Donate to the Wolfpack Winter Coat and Clothing Drive

Donations for students and staff in need will be accepted at various drop-off locations around campus through Jan. 27, 2025.  
Mr. and Ms. Wuf join band The Rescues on stage at Packapalooza.

Aug 29, 2024

Packapalooza™ Rocks Hillsborough Street: A Grand Finale to Welcome Week

An unseasonably (relatively speaking) cool afternoon in Raleigh on Saturday, Aug. 24 was the perfect backdrop for the annual Packapalooza™ street festival and block party. NC State students, faculty, staff, alums and local community members flocked to Hillsborough Street to celebrate the 12th year of the popular festival. 
Students practice making wuf hands while attending the WKNC Concert on the Lawn during Wolfpack Welcome Week.

Aug 7, 2024

Plan Ahead for Wolfpack Welcome Week

Wolfpack Welcome Week has something for everyone, and, as always, the week-plus festivities will be capped off by Packapalooza™, an all-day block party and street festival on Hillsborough Street.  
Stuart Benkert is the new permanent department head for the Department of Performing Arts and Technology.

Jun 12, 2024

Benkert Named DPAT Department Head

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology (DPAT) is ready to march forward under new permanent leadership.  
Incoming University Honors Program students in a group photo in a wooded area.

Sep 15, 2023

New Honors Program Students Bond During Wolf Camp

Twelve incoming University Honors Program students seized the exclusive opportunity to head to camp in the first week of June 2023. 
Student participating in a telelhealth session

Dec 9, 2022

NC State Announces Partnership with AcademicLiveCare

Every degree-seeking NC State student will be eligible for up to 12 free counseling sessions over the next year through the new AcademicLiveCare service. 
Exterior of Park Shops in the fall

Oct 5, 2022

“One Is Too Many”: Discussing Student Need with Mike Giancola

Mike Giancola, student ombudsperson and assistant vice provost, discusses Pack Essentials services, student needs at NC State and how private support empowers our students.