NC State Athletics

Oct 18, 2023

Running and Winning with the Pack: A Conversation with Chancellor Woodson and Coach Laurie Henes

In episode seven of Red Chair Chats, cross country and track and field coach Laurie Henes joins Chancellor Woodson for a conversation on running, winning and the importance of fun. 

Jun 8, 2023

30 Years of Funding Young Researchers

When Matthew Breen was growing up in Yorkshire, England, in the 1970s, his first experience with the loss of a pet was when the family dog, Penny, became very ill. The attending veterinarian indicated the most likely cause was cancer and suggested the most humane treatment would be to put the dog to sleep. Breen… 

May 17, 2023

Calling Dr. Quarterback

Because of their successes in the NFL, NC State football quarterbacks have helped the school’s athletics department market the Wolfpack program as “QBU.” Coley McDonough, Roman Gabriel, Erik Kramer, Philip Rivers, Russell Wilson, Mike Glennon, Jacoby Brissett and Ryan Finley all became NFL starting quarterbacks after playing for the Wolfpack — but none of them ever… 

Apr 13, 2023

Former Player Palmateer Tapped To Lead Yow Cancer Fund

Among those at the side of Hall of Famer and NC State basketball coach Kay Yow when her final battle ended in the winter of 2009 was Wolfpack assistant coach Jenny Palmateer, a former State player who had spent much of her playing and coaching career learning from her life-long mentor. A two-time Wolfpack captain during… 

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 22, 2023

‘I Feel Full’

Former NC State men's basketball player Ernie Myers, a member of the 1983 NCAA Championship team, adds a player's eye and his own emotion to the NC State women's basketball radio broadcast team. 

Feb 16, 2023

Deep Roots on New Ice

The NHL Stadium Series outdoor game takes place this weekend at NC State's Carter-Finley Stadium. But professional hockey in the South began more than seven decades ago — at Reynolds Coliseum. 

Feb 15, 2023

Carter-Finley Meteorologist Helps Decide Weather or Not

Meet Nate Johnson, a multiple NC State graduate and the official meteorologist for major Carter-Finley events like this Saturday's NHL Stadium Series game. 

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. 

Feb 2, 2023

Enduring Legacy

Chester Grant, NC State athletics' first and, for the longest time, only Black employee, inspired generations of student-athletes as a trainer, friend and mentor. 

Jan 18, 2023

Easterling Remembered as a ‘Master Motivator’

Don Easterling coached some of NC State's best swimmers, including 40 All-Americans and seven future Olympians, while leading Wolfpack teams to 17 ACC titles in 24 years. The legendary coach died at his Virginia home at the age of 90. 

Sep 26, 2022

Richard Sykes Remembered for Storied Coaching Career

Longtime golf coach Richard Sykes, a five-time ACC Coach of the Year and member of the Golf Coaches Hall of Fame, died Sunday. 

Jun 23, 2022

Wolfpack Racks Up NCAA Titles

It was a remarkably successful year for NC State Athletics, which finished 2021-22 with a record-setting collection of NCAA hardware. 

May 3, 2022

Zero Waste Wolfpack Wins GameDay Recycling Challenge Award

Waste diversion efforts at NC State home football games earn recognition. 

Mar 31, 2022

Wes Is More

Though his ninth season at NC State ended in a heartbreaking loss in the NCAA East Region final, women’s basketball coach Wes Moore has established a tradition of success.