events

Nov 13, 2024

High-Class Entertainment With Friends

For 34 seasons, NC State’s groundbreaking Friends of the College series brought international performances to Reynolds Coliseum.  

Nov 8, 2024

Reynolds Coliseum: Entertainment Hub Through the Years

Since opening in 1949, NC State’s Reynolds Coliseum has hosted rock, country, folk, blues, rap and hip-hop performances of both up-and-coming bands and some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. 

Mar 7, 2024

Emerging Issues Forum Explores Financial Resilience for NC Families

IEI held the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum on the topic of household financial resilience on Feb. 13 in Raleigh. Nearly 400 attendees from across the state gathered to examine and discuss how NC families can withstand and recover from economic challenges. 

Feb 15, 2024

NC State To Host Screening of ‘36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime’

The new documentary shares the story and honors the memory of three NC State alumni. 

Nov 13, 2023

The Friends of the College Performances

With its subscription-only model, NC State’s Friends of the College concert series created demand for the arts in Raleigh and surrounding communities. Beginning with a budget of less than $10,000 — but with wide support among university and local leadership — the concert series quickly grew into the largest in the country. And here’s why: a… 

Nov 8, 2023

Reynolds Coliseum Concerts Through the Years

Reynolds Coliseum was among the first places that made Raleigh a regular stop for most major entertainment acts since its opening in 1949. Below is a list of notable concerts and shows at the venue, including opening acts, ticket prices and attendance when available. Have a memory or picture of a concert at Reynolds you’d… 

Mar 15, 2023

6 Ways Anyone Can Win on Day of Giving, Including Free Ways, Whoa

Day of Giving is the best. When else can you tweet about or give to the programs that shaped your life and watch as your tweets or money unlock even more money to change the lives of future students? It's #GivingPack — and giving forward. 

Mar 9, 2023

NC State Basketball Legends Return

See David Thompson, Tom Burleson and Monte Towe at two free, public events this weekend at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. 

Feb 14, 2023

Carter-Finley’s Biggest Events

Take a look back on some of the biggest non-college-football events held at Raleigh’s largest entertainment venue. 

Oct 18, 2022

6 Ways to Enjoy Red and White Week No Matter Who (or Where) You Are

During Red and White Week, Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, we come together to celebrate everything we love about NC State. Find out how you can join the fun from anywhere. 

May 16, 2022

Nearly 2,000 Employees Attend Appreciation Event

University Human Resources hosted a Staff and Faculty Appreciation Event on May 2. 

May 4, 2022

NC State to hold Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 7

North Carolina State University will confer degrees on more than 6,100 graduating students during its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. in PNC Arena. Media coverage is invited. Credentialed media interested in attending should contact Mary Cole Pike at mcpike@ncsu.edu with any questions. NC State will confer 6,494 degrees during the ceremony,… 

Feb 13, 2020

Pack the Polls

As in elections past, NC State will host an on-campus early-voting site for students, faculty, staff and members of the community. 

Nov 18, 2019

Margaret Atwood and the Biotechnology of Tomorrow

Renowned author Margaret Atwood visited NC State to discuss fiction's role in the future of biotechnology and genetic engineering. 

Oct 17, 2019

NC State to Hold Open House for Prospective Students on Oct. 19

NC State's Open House provides a preview of campus life.