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Four Air Force ROTC cadets smile on stage before receiving their commissions.

May 13, 2026

Four Wolfpack Warriors Commissioned Into United States Air Force at Spring Ceremony

On May 8, NC State Detachment 595, under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Bergkamp, saw four Wolfpack Warriors become newly-commissioned officers in the U.S. Air Force, at a ceremony that included their family, friends and mentors.
NC State Army ROTC Cadets await their commissioning in front of the Memorial Bell Tower.

May 13, 2026

NC State Army ROTC Commissions 24 Second Lieutenants at Spring Ceremony

On May 8, at its semesterly commissioning ceremony, the Wolfpack Battalion, under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Michael Salazar, commissioned 24 newly-minted second lieutenants in various branches of the United States Army. 
A group of people reads books together at the African American Cultural Center Library.

May 13, 2026

African American Cultural Center Promotes Libraries as Spaces of Opportunity

For the second straight year, the African American Cultural Center (AACC) promoted all that its library has to offer and the benefits of libraries for their communities with a celebration of National Library Week. 
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.

Patchwork denim jeans and patchwork denim wings on felt boards. This interactive art installation provides a photo opportunity for students to look like they are wearing the jeans with the wings behind them.

Apr 29, 2026

Stitched in Solidarity

This April, Talley Student Union was transformed into a space for advocacy and artistic expression with the installation of “Wear the Message. Build the Wings.”

Student Ebony Harlem Award winners pose for a group photo.

Apr 27, 2026

African American Cultural Center Celebrates Ebony Harlem Award Winners

Earlier this month, NC State’s African-American Cultural Center (AACC) gathered for a celebration of students, faculty and staff who have made strong contributions to the campus community. 
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.

Thomas Reid shows off his red music technology t-shirt.

Apr 17, 2026

Howling Success: Thomas Reid

April's Howling Success is a second-year student in the Music Technology major, who is excited to combine his passions for music and STEM while also helping a new program chart its course.

A student places a pin on another student during the Tri-Alpha Induction ceremony.

Apr 13, 2026

NC State Continues to Build First-Generation Community with Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony

In late March, NC State inducted a brand new chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, a national honor society that recognizes the academic excellence of first-generation college students.
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.