endowment

Feb 1, 2021

Celebrating Black Alumni

Meet six extraordinary Black alumni from across the decades who found their place at NC State — and in the world. 

Oct 19, 2018

View Webcast on Endowment

NC State's endowment grew significantly last year, increasing the funds available to pay for scholarships, fellowships and other academic support programs on campus. University Treasurer Mary Peloquin-Dodd explains how NC State manages the endowment in the State of the Endowment presentation. 

Oct 5, 2017

View Webcast on Endowment Fund

Tune in to a webcast with information about the university’s endowment fund on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Learn more about this important source of funds for NC State and how it is invested to support faculty, students and programs across campus. 

Dec 1, 2016

Gift Creates New Opportunities for Veterans

U.S. Marine veterans Mark and Dawn Carter have created the Mary Gammon Carter Scholarship Endowment in the College of Engineering to support undergraduate veterans at NC State studying engineering. 

Mar 17, 2015

NC State Endowment Fund Announces New Hofmann Forest Plan

NC State Endowment Fund announces the long-term strategy for Hofmann Forest. 

Feb 20, 2015

NC State Creates Our Three Winners Scholarship Fund

NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson today announced the creation of the “Our Three Winners” scholarship endowment to honor three exceptional members of the Wolfpack family whose lives were cut tragically short. The endowment, which has been created with insights and advice from family members, will provide annual support to students in NC State’s Poole College of… 

Sep 23, 2014

Zelnaks Donate $4 Million to NC State Poole College of Management

Steve and Judy Zelnak invest in NC State with a $4 million endowment to support the Poole College of Management. 

Sep 30, 2013

Crowd Awed by Park Gift

A big crowd was on hand at the Hunt Library Friday to learn about the biggest donation in NC State history. The jaw-dropping amount will help fund the Park Scholars program on a permanent basis. 

Dec 16, 2010

NC State Receives Record Gift

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today that the university has received the largest gift in its history—$40 million—from Lonnie and Carol Johnson Poole. 

Oct 7, 2010

By the Numbers

While NC State is in “reasonably good shape” financially, the university needs long-term strategies to make it less vulnerable to fluctuations in state funding, leaders said Wednesday at a chancellor’s budget forum. 

Aug 4, 2010

Fundraising Trends Positive

While total gifts this fiscal year were down, gift revenue from January to July outpaced the same period last year. During those six months, NC State brought in $39.1 million, compared to $35.5 million in 2009—an encouraging sign in a tough economy. 

Jul 29, 2010

Changes to Support Fundraising

Two upcoming changes will support fundraising to build NC State’s endowment and align the university with practices across the country.