NC State history

Jimmy Carter speaks at the Emerging Issues Forum at NC State in 1991.

Jan 8, 2025

Carter’s Global Vision From NC State’s Campus

Former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 in December, was the keynote speaker at the sixth annual Emerging Issues Forum on Feb. 14, 1991, his only appearance at NC State.

The NC Symphony Orchestra performing at Reynolds Coliseum in 1980.

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.

The outside of Reynolds Coliseum lit up at night

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.

A group photo of the 1974-75 NC State Women's Basketball Team

Feb 1, 2024

A Unified Pack From the Start

As the women’s basketball team celebrates its 50th season, players and coaches reflect on its history as the first women’s sport sponsored by the athletics department — and the only program to be fully integrated from its inception.

Posters from various performances at Reynolds Coliseum over the years

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…

Van Halen performed at Reynolds Coliseum in 1982 and 1984

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…

Tim Peeler standing on a brick path and holding a walking stick while speaking to a small crowd of people

Oct 18, 2023

Tour NC State’s Hallowed Places

Walking tours are now open for groups of up to 25 people, with faculty- and staff-specific tours scheduled during Red and White Week.

A black and white photo of the scoreboard in Carter-Finley Stadium in 1985 with a cartoon character saying Hello on the main screen

Sep 7, 2023

Settling the Score (Board)

From a slab of wood to the 11th-largest display board in college football, the Wolfpack has always found innovative ways to keep score and entertain fans.

Tom Stafford directs a crowd's attention to the Belltower from the lawn of Holladay Hall

Aug 15, 2023

A Thousand Tours… And Counting

Tom Stafford, vice chancellor for student affairs emeritus, will give his 1,000th tour of NC State’s Memorial Belltower on Aug. 29.

Black and white exterior photo of the original University Student Center with people walking by.

Aug 8, 2022

The 50-Year Evolution of NC State’s Student Center

Look back on the half-century history of our student center and its transformation into a vibrant hub for our Wolfpack community.

A pink and blue wolf illustration from an NC State 1931 football program.

Sep 21, 2021

The 100-Year Pack

This week marks a century since NC State first adopted its beloved "Wolfpack" nickname. Relive the history.

Katherine Stinson, the first female graduate of the College of Engineering, with students on campus (circa 1970s).

Dec 6, 2018

Who, Exactly, Are These People?

A video project on NC State "firsts" spotlights university pioneers like Katherine Stinson, George Matsumoto and Irwin Holmes.