Alumni and Friends

A group of students marches forward on Main Campus at PrideFest.

Jul 27, 2026

Generous Gift From Eric Galipo, ’99 and David Vodola Helps Pride Center Support NC State Community

Thanks to a generous endowment gift from alumnus Eric Galipo, ‘99 and his husband, David Vodola, the Pride Center’s ability to elebrate and empower the Wolfpack’s vibrant communities to support student success and well-being is getting a major boost.

Jun 22, 2026

NC State Alums License Music for NFL Social Media

Joey Zen and Adam Sumner ('22) used skills they learned in the NC State Arts Entrepreneurship minor to license music for NFL social media clips.

May 22, 2026

Casey Adams Jones Succeeds Mike Holmquist as Board for Student Success Chair

Mike Holmquist will step down as chair of the Board for Student Success after more than a decade of dedicated service, and Casey Adams Jones ‘07, who joined the board in 2022, will take up that mantle moving forward.

Brad Cranford, Eric Cranford's younger brother, presents the Lieutenant Commander Eric A. Cranford Scholarship to its first recipient: Midshipman Sean O'Connor.

May 5, 2026

NC State Naval ROTC Honors Fallen Alum With New Scholarship Endowment

At the NC State Naval ROTC annual awards ceremony, the program honored the life and legacy of Lieutenant Commander Eric Cranford, an alumnus of the battalion who perished at the Pentagon during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, by presenting the first annual scholarship in his memory.

A student walks past a large red pin and Day of Giving sign on Stafford Commons.

Mar 26, 2026

Division of Academic and Student Affairs Tops Total Gifts Leaderboard on Second Straight Day of Giving

Our wonderful supporters helped us remain at the top of the Participation Leaderboard throughout Day of Giving, with DASA finishing at the top of the leaderboard with 2,161 gifts totaling $484,022.

NC State community members gather to celebrate Pack Essentials on Day of Giving.

Mar 16, 2026

Day of Giving Challenge Gift To Launch New Pack Essentials Offering

On this year’s Day of Giving, set for March 25, a generous challenge gift will once again allow Pack Essentials to break new ground.

April Aguila and Jaida Ellis smile and hold up Gambian Girl Power name tags during an experiential learning trip to Gambia.

Mar 13, 2026

Students Enjoy Unique Study Abroad Experience Through MSA Student Support Fund

The MSA Student Support Fund provided funding for Jaida Ellis and April Aguila to embark on a study abroad experience in Gambia in December 2025.

Student media students gather around a conference room table.

Jan 16, 2026

Student Media Crowdfunding Wildly Successful

At 3 p.m. last Monday, Student Media issued a challenge to alumni and friends of the program: Join our crowdfunding campaign to raise $8,000 over the next 30 days to modernize our conference room.

NC State mascots Mr. and Ms. Wuf and UNC mascot Ramses pose for a photo in the Feed the Pack Food Pantry.

Dec 1, 2025

NC State Wins Fifth Annual Pantry Bowl

For a fourth consecutive year, NC State claimed a victory over UNC in the annual Pantry Bowl, held each November to raise funds for the Feed the Pack Food Pantry and Carolina Cupboard. The schools combined to raise $358,271 through 3,575 gifts, with Feed the Pack bringing in $207,805 from 2,208 total gifts.

The Crafts Center has added several new adjustable studio tables.

Jul 7, 2025

Donor Support Helps Crafts Center Expand Studio Accessibility

NC State’s Crafts Center has a goal of making crafting accessible to everyone. Thanks to generous support from numerous donors throughout the 2024-25 school year, the center has taken a major step towards that reality.