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Edelman to Give NC State Spring Commencement Speech

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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. 
A graduating student takes a cell phone picture during commencement.

May 8, 2019

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 11

It's tassel-turning time for 6,125 NC State graduates. 
Gymnast Maggie Tamburro raises her arms after completing a dismount at a gymnastics competition

May 7, 2019

Setting a High Bar

May 2019 graduate Maggie Tamburro has balanced gymnastics with academic success and is vaulting into a bright future. 
Tea Blumer holding her award onstage at the Lulu eGames. Kathy Hengen, COO of Lulu is at left, and Tom Miller, senior vice provost for academic outreach and entrepreneurship, is at right.

May 7, 2019

Success by Design

May 2019 graduate Téa Blumer reflects on her time at NC State and how it's equipped her for success as an entrepreneur. 
Shot of graduation caps, including one with NC State logo on the top

Apr 15, 2019

IBM CEO to Give NC State Spring Commencement Speech

NC State grads will hear wisdom from Ginni Rometty, CEO of IBM. 

Dec 18, 2018

NC State to Hold Fall Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday

It's time to celebrate with 3,400 new fall graduates in PNC Arena. 
Smiling graduates

Nov 27, 2018

NASA Engineer, Leader to Give NC State Fall Commencement Speech

NC State grads will draw inspiration from commencement speaker Christine Mann Darden, an internationally recognized researcher whose work is fueling the development of supersonic jets. 
Members of #NCState18 talk about wearing their cap and gown.

May 11, 2018

Wearing the Red Robes

We asked members of #NCState18 to try on their cap and gown and look in the mirror. Then we asked them how it felt. These are their answers, unfiltered. 
Three NC State graduates pose for a picture

May 8, 2018

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 12

It's tassel-turning time for 5,915 NC State graduates. 

Apr 23, 2018

Edelman to Give NC State Spring Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will hear inspiring words from Marian Wright Edelman, an advocate for disadvantaged Americans, and recognize the work of Temple Grandin, a pioneer in improving animal welfare, during spring graduation ceremonies May 12.