wellness

A student smiles and holds up a t-shirt that reads, "Mental Health Matters".

Sep 18, 2025

Reducing Barriers To Care

As NC State enters its third year as a JED Campus, the university continues to enhance the holistic care offered to support student mental health and well-being.

The sun sets over Lake Raleigh while runners stretch

Mar 12, 2025

Socializing on the Go

Two staff members have created Wolves on the Run, a welcoming, inclusive club for those who want to exercise and meet new people.

Two students sit under a tree on the Court of North Carolina

Dec 4, 2024

Digital Greenspaces Map Promotes Wellness

The NC State Greenspaces Map helps the NC State community use on-campus areas to relax, socialize, study, exercise and more.

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.