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Sep 14, 2021

3 NC State Alumni Receive Watauga Medal

The university awards its highest nonacademic honor to Glenn Futrell, Suzanne Gordon and Bob Mattocks.

A view of the Belltower in spring as seen through an arch of bricks.

Feb 1, 2021

Celebrating Black Alumni

Meet six extraordinary Black alumni from across the decades who found their place at NC State — and in the world.

Group of Watauga Medal winners giving Wolfpack sign at dinner event.

Mar 12, 2020

Meet the 2020 Watauga Medal Winners

Three alumni receive NC State's highest nonacademic honor for their decades of service to the university.

Feb 20, 2019

3 to Receive Watauga Medal

S. Frank Culberson, Charles A. Flink II and James A. Stewart will receive NC State's highest nonacademic honor for their extraordinary service and commitment to the university.

Aug 31, 2017

Nominate Candidates for Watauga Medal

Nominations are now open for the 2018 Watauga Medal. Deadline for submission is Sept. 27.

Mar 7, 2017

4 Receive Watauga Medals at Founders’ Day

At Friday's Founders' Day celebration, Steve Zelnak, Gayle Lanier, Barbara Goodmon and Steve Warren were awarded the Watauga Medal, NC State's highest non-academic award, in recognition of their notable and distinguished contributions and commitment to the advancement of the university.

Mar 10, 2016

Worsley, Mulkey Awarded Watauga Medal

Barbara H. Mulkey and George L. Worsley Jr. received NC State University’s highest nonacademic honor Monday evening, March 7, during the annual Founders’ Day observance.

Aug 27, 2015

Watauga Nominations Sought

Annual nominations for the Watauga Medal, NC State's highest nonacademic award, are open through Sept. 20.

Mar 11, 2015

Watauga Medal Honors 2 for Service

NC State awards its highest nonacademic honor to alumni Lynn Eury and Judi Grainger at the annual Founders’ Day ceremony and dinner.

Aug 29, 2014

Watauga Nominations Sought

It's time to make nominations for the Watauga Medal, the highest nonacademic honor awarded by the university.

Mar 19, 2014

Two Receive Watauga Medal

Two of NC State’s longtime supporters are honored with the Watauga Medal, the university’s highest nonacademic honor. Learn more about Peaches Gunter Blank and Burley Mitchell.

Aug 29, 2013

Watauga Nominations Sought

Make a nomination for the Watauga Medal, the highest nonacademic honor awarded by the university.

Mar 5, 2013

Founders Day Dinner

Hundreds of NC State supporters attended the annual dinner honoring the legacy of the university's founders.

Mar 4, 2013

Three Receive Watauga Medal

NC State's top nonacademic honor, the Watauga Medal, honors three of the university's top supporters. Learn about their contributions to academics, research and public service.

Aug 23, 2012

Calling for Nominees for Watauga Medal

Who will receive the next prestigious Watauga Medal for distinguished service to North Carolina State University? The committee is now officially accepting nominations.