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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. 
Staff and community members load boxes of supplies at the NC State football team's practice facility

Oct 3, 2024

Stepping Up for Hurricane Relief

NC State survived last week’s catastrophic storm in western North Carolina without much damage, though some research stations and farms are not fully operational in the decimated area. They are, however, serving as staging areas to get supplies to their communities in need. 
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.  
Technician Co-Editor in Chief Jameson Wolf hands out commemorative issues at Talley Student Union.

May 1, 2024

The Story Behind the Stories: Technician Chronicles Historic Basketball Seasons

The team of student journalists at Technician, NC State’s student newspaper, worked tirelessly to bring first-hand game coverage and special, commemorative issues to campus as both Wolfpack basketball teams advanced to the NCAA Final Four. 
Students work with samples in the Hydraulics Lab in Fitts-Woolard Hall on Centennial Campus; hands-on experience is a core component of student research.

Mar 27, 2023

Nurturing Research Know-How, One Student at a Time

The Office of Undergraduate Research is a nexus supporting mentorship, funding and hands-on research opportunities for undergraduates at NC State. 

Mar 8, 2023

A Community of Care: Student Mental Health Ambassadors

Mental Health Ambassadors are dedicated to mental health outreach and advocacy at NC State. 
A group of students talks outside of Bragaw Hall.

Jul 22, 2022

Academic and Student Affairs Marks a Decade of Dedication to Student Success

For 10 years, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs has offered holistic programs and resources to help NC State students thrive. 
Memorial Belltower

Jul 8, 2021

2 Advisors Recognized at Global Awards Ceremony

Michelle Garoutte and Chad Jordan are honored by the National Academic Advising Association. 
Doneka Scott

Mar 17, 2021

Defining the Student Experience at NC State: Meet Doneka Scott

Scott, the new vice chancellor and dean of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, brings her vision for student success to NC State. 
A group of student athletes pose with Brenda Tracy.

Sep 19, 2019

Survivor Challenges Campus to #SetTheExpectation

Brenda Tracy will spend five days on campus as part of a student-led effort to combat sexual and interpersonal violence. Her #SetTheExpectation campaign has raised awareness of the issue nationwide. 
The Belltower at NC State.

Aug 16, 2019

DASA Interim Leaders Named

Provost Warwick Arden selects two seasoned administrators to lead the Division of Academic and Student Affairs on an interim basis. 
A faculty member talks with two students.

Dec 5, 2018

How to Make Academic Advising Work for You

Whether you need help understanding transfer credits, changing majors or finding the clearest path to graduation, NC State's academic advising services has experts on hand to guide you to success in your classes and beyond. 
Moses T. Alexander Greene standing against a mural with pictures of black historical figures.

Oct 4, 2018

Event Highlights Legacy, Work of African American Cultural Center

The U.S. Postal Services selects the African American Cultural Center to unveil its 2018 Kwanzaa stamp, putting a national spotlight on the center, which has long supported and celebrated people of African descent. 
Dani Lechner advises a student in her office at South Creek High School in Martin County.

Jun 27, 2016

Corps Function

In 21 rural schools around North Carolina, recent NC State graduates are helping high school juniors and seniors make the leap to college. Meet the College Advising Corps. 

Jun 27, 2016

Closing the Gap

Meet two NC State programs working to close the educational achievement gap between North Carolina's rural and urban schools.