wellness

A brick path leading to the Artists' Backyard, surrounded by greenery

Sep 11, 2024

Grounded in Nature

Find your zen at these 12 peaceful outdoor spaces off the beaten (brick) path recommended by the people who know them best — NC State’s groundskeepers.

Sep 5, 2024

Wellness Day Ideas for Employees

Wellness day is Sept. 17. Here are eight things staff and faculty at NC State can do on that day.

Apr 16, 2024

Wolfpack Wellness Awards Celebrate NC State Wellness Initiatives

Students, faculty and staff from across NC State gathered April 11 for the second annual Wolfpack Wellness Awards.

Oct 10, 2023

Embedded Counseling Is Making Mental Health Services More Accessible

NC State's Counseling Center is expanding its reach across campus through embedded counseling at the university's 11 colleges.

A portrait of Jimmy Wright outside of Talley Student Union

Oct 27, 2022

Jimmy Wright Receives Governor’s Award for Founding First Recovery High School in the Triangle

NC State staff member Jimmy Wright and his wife Leah wanted to help other families struggling with addiction. Now they are running a recovery high school, building bridges to continued education and life free of substance use.

Ayo Agunbiade, outside his office in Nelson Hall, believes in the transformational power of education.

Jul 26, 2022

Rhyme and Reason

Ayo Agunbiade’s songs explore one of life’s enduring paradoxes: humanity’s propensity for conflict and the heart’s capacity to heal. Follow the academic advisor's musical journey.

Group of faculty standing in front of School of Social Work building.

Sep 30, 2021

New Training Program Aids Effort to Reduce Overdoses

An NC State specialist certificate program is helping paraprofessionals around the state tackle opioid-use disorder in their communities.

Sunset on the American Tobacco Trail I-40 Pedestrian Bridge in Durham, North Carolina

Jul 8, 2021

Creating Smarter, Healthier Transportation Systems

Eleni Bardaka guides her students in developing transportation systems that support a community's physical, mental and sustainable well-being.

May 18, 2021

A ‘Spark’ for Nutrition Science

Just as she discovered nutrition science as an undergraduate at NC State, Natalie Cooke helps ignite students' interest in the discipline.

Mar 17, 2021

Web Series To Highlight Wellness Research

A new web-based interview program shines a light on NC State's groundbreaking work in wellness, nutrition, recreation and sustainability.

Autumn Belk stands with her arms outstretched, back to the camera, teaching students a yoga pose.

Feb 18, 2021

Yoga for Life

Autumn Belk teaches students to master yoga's ancient techniques to achieve harmony of mind and body and improve overall well-being. The lessons can last a lifetime.

People climb a new modular wall at the Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym.

Jan 25, 2021

Finding Your Wolfpack: Wellness and Recreation

The Wellness and Recreation team shares tips about caring for your whole self — and making the most of this semester's wellness days.

Apr 12, 2018

Earn a Well Wolfpack Certification

Go for the gold. Fill out the Well Wolfpack form and earn a wellness certification for your college, unit or department. It’s all part of the effort to foster a culture of health and well-being at NC State.

Sep 21, 2017

Power Lunch Series Begins

Sign up now for the first Wolfpack Wellness Power Lunch of the fall semester.

Jul 6, 2017

WolfPerks Offer Variety of Discounts

Faculty and staff can stretch their household dollars by using the WolfPerks program, which offers special discounts and other savings on a variety of goods and services.