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NC State Joins National FirstGen Forward Network for 2025–2026

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Nov 12, 2025

NC State Student Media Brings Home Over 30 National Awards

NC State Student Media's outlets brought home 39 awards, including recognition from the College Media Association (CMA) Pinnacle Awards, the Associated Collegiate Press, and College Broadcasters Inc. National Student Production Awards, this fall.  
University Honors student Osarobo Obasuyi explains her undergraduate research to an attendee of the Comparative Medicine Institute's "Think, Collaborate and Do" Ideation Event in August.

Nov 11, 2025

How Research Reshapes Futures: Comparative Medicine Institute – University Honors Program Fellows Reflect

For a select group of University Honors Program students, the summer of 2025 was more than just another academic break — it was a defining chapter in their educational and research journeys.

National Geographic photographer Andy Mann, guest of the University Honors Program, spoke to Honors Forum students and other campus community members on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 8-9.

Nov 5, 2025

UHP Guest Lecturer Andy Mann Promotes Passion and Interdisciplinary Connection in Student Pursuits

Andy Mann is a director, National Geographic photographer, marine conservationist and story-teller who spoke to Honors students this semester on Sept. 8-9.

University Scholars Program alumna Dr. Keersten Ricks speaking about her career in diagnostic research and development for infectious diseases for the Honors Forum in August.

Nov 3, 2025

Honors Program Alumni Spotlight: Keersten Ricks

Keersten Ricks, an alumna of the University Honors Program, carries the title of Chief of Diagnostic Systems Division (DSD) at the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID).

A UEDA Award for Excellence.

Oct 27, 2025

Rural Works! Program Earns National Recognition

This month, Rural Works! was named the 2025 University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Award of Excellence winner in the Talent Development category. The honor celebrates university-led programs that strengthen local economies and prepare students for the workforce.
A student reviews data.

Oct 27, 2025

Power Tools: Software to Support your Assessment

Ready to upgrade your assessment toolkit? DASA Assessment is here to help! During the 2025-2026 academic year, we're launching "Power Tools," a new series designed to highlight effective resources and services that streamline your assessment work. Kicking off the series, we're excited to introduce a tool that can drastically cut down on a common time sink.
Staff members hold up items of clothing next to a donation bin and teddy bear.

Oct 15, 2025

University Human Resources Conference Clothing Drive Collects 182 Items for Wolfpack Styled Professional Clothing Closet

Last month, Human Resources professionals from across NC State gathered for their annual conference, Innovating HR to Adapt and Thrive. This year, attendees were encouraged to bring donations of gently used professional clothing to benefit the Career Development Center’s Wolfpack Styled Professional Clothing Closet.
The president of IRC kicking off the general assembly meeting for all IRC council representatives.

Oct 9, 2025

Bigger, Better, Purposeful: How IRC is Championing On-Campus Living at NC State

When you think about life on campus, it’s more than just where you sleep. It’s late night study sessions in the lounge, spontaneous hallway conversations and campus events that bring the Wolfpack together. Behind many of these moments is the Inter-Residence Council (IRC) — the student voice for on-campus living.
Matthew Spencer standing in front of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan, South Korea during a solo trip he took to Seoul and Busan after attending the SPACETIDE 2025 conference in Tokyo, Japan.

Oct 7, 2025

Honors Program Student Spotlight: Matthew Spencer

For Matthew Spencer, a University Honors Program junior studying aerospace engineering, aviation has always been part of his story.

First generation NC State students hold up their First in the Pack buttons.

Sep 25, 2025

NC State Joins National FirstGen Forward Network for 2025–2026

NC State has earned a selection as a FirstGen Forward Network Member for the 2025–26 academic year, joining a distinguished cohort of colleges and universities nationwide recognized for their commitment to first-generation student success.