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An NC State Naval ROTC midshipman presents retired captain Steve Shinego of the U.S. Navy with a commemorative plaque.

May 13, 2026

NC State Naval ROTC Commissions 24 at Spring Ceremony

On May 8, the Wolfpack Battalion, under the leadership of Navy Captain Brian Tanaka, commissioned 19 ensigns into the United States Navy and five second lieutenants into the United States Marine Corps.
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. 
Community assistant processing a package and placing it into a storage bin for pick-up.

May 13, 2026

Beyond the Counter

While many see a service desk as a simple counter, the data tells a different story. It is a high-volume logistics hub that processes mail, keys and inquiries. As of the Last Day of Classes (LDOC) for the 2025-26 academic year, University Housing teams have processed a staggering 160,256 packages.

Left to right: Sienna Hackshaw, civil engineering, Austin Burton, civil engineering and landscape architecture, Kenna Talhelm, environmental sciences, and Liam Ryan, environmental engineering, presenting their vision for the future of transportation during the Student Showcase portion of the annual Celebration of Sustainability on Tuesday, April 21.

May 11, 2026

Are Flying Cars The Future? These Honors Students Don’t Think So

Austin Burton, Sienna Hackshaw, Liam Ryan, and Kenna Talhelm, four University Honors Program students that were accepted to the 2026 Sustainable Futures Fellows cohort for the spring semester, have confidently declared that, “the future of transportation is multi-modal, safe, efficient, equitable and community-oriented.”
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.
OnePack Empowered Graduation cords.

May 4, 2026

A Small Charm with a Big Story: Celebrating OnePack Empowered Graduates

This spring, OnePack Empowered is proud to celebrate six graduating students.
The NC State Memorial Belltower behind a bed of red and white flowers.

May 1, 2026

Three NC State Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships

The NC State University Fellowships Office is pleased to announce that three third-year students have received the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship this year.

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.
Best of WKNC Awards 2026 presentation slide.

Apr 8, 2026

Radio Station Names Best of WKNC Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 announced its second annual Best of WKNC award winners on April 8. Launched in 2025, the Best of WKNC awards honor the exceptional work of 150+ students who DJ and create content for the student radio station.