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Brianna Forbes coaches a group of NC State dance students, crouching in the middle of a group of students on a dark stage to offer instructions.

Apr 6, 2026

Celebrating University College Staff and Faculty: Brianna Forbes

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.

Staffers from NC State Student Media print outlets display their awards at the NC College Media Association conference at Elon University.

Mar 18, 2026

Student Media brings home NC College Media Association Awards

NC State Student Media outlets brought home multiple awards from the 2026 North Carolina College Media Association conference. 
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. 
Two students paddle a canoe at sunset on a lake.

Mar 11, 2026

Wellness Wednesday: Sustainability and Sustaining You: Building a Sustainable State of Mind

As the pace of classes, exams and commitments picks up, the word sustainability takes on another meaning. Sustainability is also about sustaining yourself throughout the semester. One way to do this is by connecting with nature. 
Daniel Briceno, the February Division of Academic and Student Affairs Howling Success, holds up his black and red Howling Success pennant in front of a work table and wall bearing several tools.

Feb 27, 2026

Howling Success: Daniel Briceno

Our first Howling Success of 2026 is a first-generation college student who has found a home at NC State through work with TRIO Programs and several other campus endeavors.

Students interact with professionals at a Career Development Center networking event.

Feb 23, 2026

March is Pre-Health Month at NC State

March is Pre-Health Month at NC State — a month-long series supporting students at every stage of their journey to health professional school and careers. Whether exploring pre-health pathways or preparing to apply this cycle, students can attend Career Development Center workshops that provide practical guidance, insider insight and meaningful connections with health professionals from across the country.
A student's hand holds up a sticker, shaped into a yellow ribbon, that reads "be kind to yourself" on top of a black table top.

Feb 18, 2026

Wellness Wednesday: Mindfulness as an Everyday Practice

Mindfulness offers a simple but powerful way to stay grounded. Practicing mindfulness does not require long meditation sessions or special equipment. Instead, it can be woven into everyday moments, helping you reconnect with yourself and find calm in the middle of your routine.
Students in two rows hold multi-colored scarves above their heads at a Panoramic Dance Project rehearsal.

Feb 13, 2026

Panoramic Dance Project Prepared for Busy Spring

As the calendar stubbornly churns from winter to spring, the snow melts and the sun returns, students in NC State’s Panoramic Dance Project are once again hard at work preparing for a full slate of spring performances. 
From left: Pack Peers students Devin Li, Emma Despa, Ore Badejoh and Haley Berland in front of a NASPA banner and two white, green and silver balloon structures at the NASPA conference in Chicago.

Feb 2, 2026

Pack Peers Learn New Strategies at NASPA Conference

In January, a group of Pack Peers students – Haley Berland, Ore Badejoh, Emma Despa and Devin Li – led by Campus Health Educator Dan Passonno and Assistant Director of Community Health Tyler Pearce, got a chance to learn new peer education efforts and initiatives from other students and staff members from schools across the country at the NASPA Stratgies Conference in Chicago.

Two students work on their laptops in the Career Development Center.

Jan 28, 2026

Explore Academic and Career Paths Through Focus 2 Workshop

The Career Development Center is offering two Focus 2 Career Assessment workshops this semester to help students make sense of their results and use them to inform academic and career decisions.