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Former Ambassador to Give NC State Fall Commencement Speech

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Dick Robb at podium at NC State.

Nov 17, 2021

One of Our Own: The Life and Legacy of Dick Robb

Dick Robb never attended NC State. But the honorary alum proved his commitment to the Wolfpack in word and deed, touching the lives of countless NC State students through his work with the Park Scholarships program and his service on the Board of Trustees.
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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

Sep 14, 2017

Nominations Open for Honorary Degrees

Nominations are now open for faculty and staff to suggest candidates for receiving an honorary NC State doctoral degree.

Apr 26, 2017

Mayor to Give NC State Spring Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will hear from Raleigh Mayor Nancy Farlane and honor the work of architect Phil Freelon and historian David Christian during spring graduation ceremonies May 13.
NC State commencement ceremony

Apr 13, 2016

Admiral to Give Spring Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will hear inspiring words from a four-star admiral who's achieved many firsts, and meet an anthropologist focused on global health and a museum director with vision.
NC State commencement ceremony

Dec 2, 2015

Former Ambassador to Give NC State Fall Commencement Speech

Graduates will hear inspiring words from Karl Eikenberry, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, and meet World Food Prize winner Pedro A. Sanchez during the Dec. 18 ceremony.