The Biggest Academic and Student Affairs News from 2022
Look back at student life and student achievements, anniversaries and celebrations, and individual and departmental recognitions in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs this year.
In the first semester with no restrictions since the COVID-19 pandemic began, campus was buzzing with activity. Beloved traditions like Packapalooza returned, and students, faculty and staff completed impactful work around campus and beyond. 2022 was a significant year for anniversaries as well, with the Division of Academic and Student Affairs marking 10 years since its creation, Student Government reaching the 100-year milestone, and NC State LIVE celebrating 50 years, among others.
Below are even more notable events, achievements and news from the year:
Student Life and Achievements
- Packapalooza returns to cap off Wolfpack Welcome Week
- Hannah Fletcher named U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year
- Equity, Period: Free menstrual product dispensers are installed around campus as part of NC State’s Menstrual Equity Initiative
- TRIO students earn inaugural Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship
- University Honors and Scholars programs unite to form combined program
- Krispy Kreme Challenge meets $2 million commitment for UNC Children’s Hospital
- The Office of Undergraduate Research’s Spring Research and Creativity Symposium returns, and more than 300 students present their work
- NC State Jazz Orchestra invited to perform at Midwest Clinic
- WKNC wins international Spirit of College Radio award
- Social Media star Safiya Nygaard visits and films viral YouTube video at the Crafts Center
- January snow day!
- Minh-Thu Dinh was our Leader of the Pack!
- Three students were honored with DASA’s Howling Success award
- Ritika Shamdasani wins Forbes 30 under 30
- Agromeck, Technician, Windhover and WKNC win national awards from the College Media Association and Associated Collegiate Press
- University Housing brings back the Wolf Den Challenge, recognizing students for their interior decorating skills in residence halls and apartments
Anniversaries and Celebrations
- DASA celebrates a decade of dedication to student success
- Feed the Pack recognizes 10th anniversary of addressing food insecurity on campus
- Juntos celebrates quinceañera (15 years) of helping Latinx students and families
- NC State LIVE celebrates 50th anniversary, receives special endowment gift
- Student Government celebrates 100th anniversary with students and alumni
- Gregg Museum of Art & Design marks five years since grand reopening
- NC State Prague marks five years in global engagement
- DASA raises $33 million from Think and Do campaign
- Nubian Message is Thirty, Flirty and Thriving
- Planned Gift Will Provide Transformational Support to Military-Connected Students
- DASA receives the most gifts of any NC State college or unit on Day of Giving — again
- The Counseling Center receives 150+ gifts on Giving Tuesday
- The Woodsons receive Arts NC State’s 2022 Bowers Medal
- NC State wins Pantry Bowl vs. UNC Chapel Hill
- Renovated Carmichael Gym receives national sustainability recognition
Individual and Departmental Recognitions
- Katrina Pawvluk of University Housing and Dr. Julie Casani of Campus Health earn Awards for Excellence at the university level
- Beth Wright Fath named a Provost’s Faculty Fellow
- Department of Health and Exercise Studies faculty receive outstanding teaching awards
- Tony Shurer, academic coordinator for international student support, wins NCAIE Professional Newcomer Award
- University Fellowships Office announces NSF-GRFP recipients
- NC State’s and Park Shops’ beloved Ginkgo tree wins Raleigh’s Tree of the Year contest
- Leadership Development Program recognized as NASPA’s Outstanding Leadership Program of the Year
- NC State moves even higher in the top 10 in Military Friendly Schools rankings
- Academic Advising Programs and Services announces 2022 Academic Advising Award winners
- Office of Student Conduct receives national award for excellence
- University Theatre graces the cover of the alumni magazine for its top-secret project
- Jimmy Wright receives Governor’s Award for founding first recovery high school in the Triangle