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Ethan Clark displays his Howling Success banner outside Hunt Library.

Oct 17, 2024

Howling Success: Ethan Clark

A special edition, bonus Howling Success for October features Ethan Clark, an NC State student who has spent years helping people across North Carolina through his Facebook page, North Carolina’s Weather Authority. During Hurricane Helene, he played a pivotal role in sharing information and resources for communities in western NC impacted by catastrophic flooding. 

The NC State marching band gets ready to perform.

Oct 16, 2024

Celebrating 100 Years of Music

This school year, NC State is celebrating the rich history and tradition of its music program, now named the Department of Performing Arts and Technology, that spans the past century. 

A Pack the Polls sign at the Electoral Wellness Fair in Talley Student Union.

Oct 9, 2024

Pack the Polls: Your Vote Is Your Voice

For NC State students, faculty, staff and the surrounding local community of Wake County, voting early in the upcoming general election is as easy as a quick trip to the center of campus. 

A person at a desk speaks with a person standing in the LGBTQ Pride Center.

Oct 1, 2024

Finding Your Wolfpack: The LGBTQ Pride Center

Whoever you are, wherever you’re going on your journey, there’s a place for you in the LGBTQ Pride Center at NC State. 

caden noonkester kicking a football during a football game

Sep 5, 2024

Fielding Success

Recent CALS grad Caden Noonkester’s unlikely rise as NC State’s starting punter is as surprising to him as it is to anyone.  

An artistic rendering of what one of the Paper Streets in Durham could look like

Aug 20, 2024

Bringing New Life to Paper Streets 

The City of Durham has over 600 “paper streets” – narrow strips of land planned for use as a street, but never built. College of Design students partnered with the city’s Office of Performance and Innovation to bring new life to these previously underutilized spaces, envisioning micro-parks, art installations, educational outdoor spaces, and valuable pedestrian corridors. 

Men's Swimming Coach Braden Holloway addresses swimmers training for the 2024 Olympics by the pool in Carmichael Gymnasium

Jul 19, 2024

A Baker’s Dozen Olympians

NC State will send 12 future, current and former student-athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics. In addition, the Wolfpack will send two coaches as part of the U.S. men’s and women’s swimming teams. 

Messiah Williams graduated from NC State at 18 years old in May.

Jun 3, 2024

A Historic Graduation

Eighteen-year-old Messiah Williams is one of the youngest African-American male graduates in NC State history. 

2024 NC State graduate Shaun Deardorff poses in the Raleigh Founded location on Centennial Campus, with lightbulbs shining in the background.

May 2, 2024

Turning Obstacles Into Superpowers

A childhood spent aiming for the stars and four years as part of the Wolfpack are launching Shaun Deardorff into a future filled with sky-high possibilities. 

An NC State student studying abroad enjoys a guided paragliding outing over Switzerland.

Apr 8, 2024

It’s a Wolfpack World

NC State may call North Carolina home, but our impact spans the globe. Explore the research, programs and initiatives helping advance our mission on all seven continents. 

A student wearing a red graduation gown holds up her mortar board in front of her face.

May 3, 2023

The Class of 2023 Is Ready for Graduation

We talked with four members of the graduating class about the defining moments of their time at NC State — building everything from race cars to fashion empires — and their plans for the future. 

A hand holds a clear globe up to a background of blue skies and green leaves, creating an effect that looks similar to the Earth from space.

Apr 17, 2023

6 Ways to Celebrate the Earth With the Wolfpack

Each April, Earth lovers around the globe commemorate Earth Month. For the Wolfpack, it’s the perfect time to remind ourselves of the many ways we can honor the planet we all call home. 

Students work with samples in the Hydraulics Lab in Fitts-Woolard Hall on Centennial Campus; hands-on experience is a core component of student research.

Mar 27, 2023

Nurturing Research Know-How, One Student at a Time

The Office of Undergraduate Research is a nexus supporting mentorship, funding and hands-on research opportunities for undergraduates at NC State. 

Portrait of Shilpa Giri in front of a wall of Technician covers.

Mar 1, 2023

“You Can Be That Voice”: Meet 3 Student Leaders

Women’s History Month gives us opportunities to learn from the women who came before us and the women in our lives today. Meet three students who are championing inclusivity and speaking up for one another here on campus.  

The top of a red graduation cap is embellished with flowers and pearls that spell out "2022".

Dec 12, 2022

First in the Pack: Meet Some of Our Newest Alumni

As we get ready for December commencement, take a look back and a look forward with four first-generation college graduates.