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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.

May 4, 2026

Robert Smith Joins Division of Academic and Student Affairs as Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives

Robert Smith III is set to join the Wolfpack family and the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA), as its associate vice chancellor for strategic initiatives, effective May 18.

Marisa Rotolo, wearing her graduation gown, holds up her Howling Success banner in front of the Wolf Plaza statues.

May 1, 2026

Howling Success: Marisa Rotolo

Our final Howling Success of the 2025-26 school year is a student who is set to complete the College of Education's Higher Education Administration graduate program. She spent her two years at NC State gaining crucial experience with the Women's Center, Student Conduct Board, Chancellor's Aides and more.

Apr 30, 2026

Mary Smith To Lead Career Development Center

Earlier this month, Kesha Reed, Ed.D., associate vice chancellor and associate dean for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, announced the appointment of Mary Smith, Ph.D. who brings over 20 years of experience in higher education leadership, as the Career Development Center’s new executive director, effective May 4.

Jermaine Hudson, holding up a wolfie and standing in front of his research poster

Apr 28, 2026

MSA Graduate Staff Turn Scholarship Into Impactful Practice

RALEIGH, N.C. — At NC State University, graduate student staff within Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) are advancing both campus initiatives and their professional preparation by integrating graduate-level research into their daily work. For Master of Social Work (MSW) students Jermaine Hudson and Jaida Ellis, their recent capstone projects were not only academic milestones but also…

Spring arrives at Wolf Plaza on main campus.

Apr 23, 2026

2025-26 Winner of Provost’s Award for High-Impact Experiential Learning Announced

NC State has announced that the Panoramic Dance Project, led by Associate Teaching Professor Christa Oliver, is the winner of the Provost’s Award for High-Impact Experiential Learning. Oliver and the Panoramic Dance Project were honored at the University Teaching Awards on Tuesday, April 21.

Soo Uhm demonstrates to two students how to chop an onion.

Apr 22, 2026

A Taste of Life After College

Through her cooking classes, registered dietitian Soo Uhm is giving students recipes for success long after they have a meal plan on campus.

Apr 22, 2026

University College Celebrates A Decade of Discovery

As the 2025-26 school year winds down, University College (UC) is celebrating a Decade of Discovery, reflecting on all that it has offered students over the past 10 years while actively anticipating a future of further student exploration.

Students and staff members on a Cultural Immersion Trip to Richmond gather for a group photo in front of a Virginia State sign.

Apr 20, 2026

Multicultural Student Affairs, Jeffrey Wright Military and Veteran Services Partner for Cultural Immersion Trip

Multicultural Student Affairs and Jeffrey Wright Military and Veteran Services recently partnered to take a group of students on a cultural immersion trip to Richmond, Virginia.

Apr 20, 2026

Celebrating University College Staff and Faculty: Marquette Russell

As we celebrate a full Decade of Discovery at University College (UC) we are taking a moment to honor the incredible individuals who serve as the heartbeat of the community.