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Emily Barefoot and Mary Kathryn Kinley pose in their grad caps and gowns while holding up wolf ears at the Court of North Carolina.

May 3, 2021

‘Love You Forever’: Meet #NCState21 Best Friends Mary Kathryn and Emily

As part of our graduation video series, these two best friends tell us about their rivalry-turned-friendship — and the ice cream run that started it all. 
NC State Graduation Ceremonies. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Dec 3, 2020

NC State to Hold Virtual Commencement Ceremony Dec. 4

NC State will confer degrees on more than 9,100 graduates from the spring, summer and fall semesters of 2020. 
Alyssa Cox sits on a balance ball inside the Wellness and Recreation Center for a portrait.

Nov 30, 2020

Design Meets Biomechanics

Biomechanics and design might seem like separate fields. But Alyssa Cox is mixing those two passions to find a career in athletic apparel and footwear innovation 
Michael Evans stands behind the counter of 321 Coffee for a portrait.

Nov 30, 2020

Coffee and Statistics To Go

Michael Evans is about to graduate with his bachelor's degree in Statistics. His next step is focusing on the nonprofit 321 Coffee. 
Members of the U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy ROTC units at the Belltower

May 20, 2020

Thank You, ROTC Graduates

Student Body President Emma Carter recognizes our ROTC graduates' work and service. 
Graduate Maggie Jarrett tosses her cap toward the camera

May 8, 2020

The Class of 2020 Writes Their Own Story

We asked the class of 2020 to share their stories. Explore all the extraordinary things they thought and did here, in their words. 
NC State Belltower lit from below with red lighting.

May 7, 2020

Hard Work Pays Off for Class of 2020

Graduates persevere to earn their NC State degrees 
NC State cross country runner Elly Henes hugging her coach

May 7, 2020

Running Toward the Finish Line

The Heneses are a big part of the familial legacy of NC State cross country and track and field. All-American and ACC champion Elly Henes will graduate with a degree in psychology this spring. 

May 7, 2020

Growing on the Mats

As he prepares to graduate with a degree in business administration, All-American and ACC champion wrestler Hayden Hidlay reflects on his personal growth on the mats and in the classroom. 
The 2019-2020 Chancellor's Aides take a group photo on a staircase.

May 7, 2020

Chancellor’s Aides Reflect on Unique NC State Experience

Graduating Chancellor's Aides described what made their time at NC State special as they wrap up their duties and degrees. 
Sara Darwish and her mother, Shanna Darwish

May 4, 2020

Mother, Daughter Inspire Each Other From Day 1 to Graduation

A mother and daughter motivated each other as family and fellow NC State students while they worked toward their degrees. 
A graduate student takes a cell phone photo at the commencement ceremony

Dec 18, 2019

NC State to Hold Fall Commencement Ceremony on Thursday

It's tassel turning time for more than 3,500 graduates. 
A gathering of graduates in cap and gown

Dec 16, 2019

Forging Ahead, Their Way

No two paths to graduation look the same. Meet a handful of extraordinary fall graduates who forged ahead to make it happen. 
Students celebrate commencement.

Nov 22, 2019

Roper to Give NC State Winter Commencement Speech

Graduates will hear from the interim president of the UNC System during commencement on Dec. 19. 
Anton Ipsen in the pool with his fist raised in a victory salute.

May 8, 2019

Victory Lap

Swimming champ Anton Ipsen takes a break from the pool to pick up his industrial engineering degree Saturday. Then it's back to work preparing for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and graduate studies at MIT.