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Support and Advocacy

As a land-grant university, we strive to make higher education accessible for everyone and create opportunity for all current — and potential — members of our diverse student body. Whether you have an immediate need or you’re in search of long-term support, our division is here to lend a helping hand with resources and programs that promote student success.

Student reading a book in a hammock on campus

Sep 3, 2024

Wellness Day Your Way

Wellness Day is an effort to provide staff, faculty and students an opportunity to reflect on their health and well-being. The next Wellness Day will be taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. 
Donna McGalliard will lead NC State's new Office of Student Life and Advocacy.

May 15, 2024

Donna McGalliard To Lead NC State’s Office of Student Life and Advocacy

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is taking its efforts to “support the whole student” at NC State to new heights.  
Gladys Deaton, left, one of Pack Essentials' biggest supporters, stocks the Feed the Pack Food Pantry.

Mar 12, 2024

Help Feed the Pack Go Mobile This Day of Giving

Supporters have the chance to help NC State’s rapidly expanding Pack Essentials program continue to move forward on this Day of Giving.  
A student sitting at their computer sees a scam alert.

Jan 10, 2024

Beware of Scams

As technology has advanced, so have online and over-the-phone scams designed to steal money. Scams targeting college students are becoming increasingly prevalent.  
Food Lion Feeds staff presented a check for $50,000 to Feed the Pack staff at NC State's Pack Essentials Hub in North Hall.

Nov 9, 2023

Food Lion Makes Generous Donation to Feed the Pack Food Pantry

On Monday at the Pack Essentials Hub, Food Lion Director of Operations Delony Spraggins presented a big check for $50,000 to Pack Essentials leaders. That donation was critical in setting up the Feed the Pack Food Pantry's new location with necessary shelving and refrigeration equipment.  

Sep 29, 2023

NC State University Foundation Grant to Help Fund Veterans Memorial and Garden

A new place to honor and remember our nation’s service members will soon become part of NC State’s campus thanks to funding from the NC State University Foundation. 
A revamped student lounge with a television, sectional, comfortable chairs, refrigerator and microwave will be a key component of the the Jeffrey Wright Military and Veteran Services' newly-renovated space on the first floor of Witherspoon Student Center.

Sep 14, 2023

Military and Veteran Services Expanding Student Space with Renovations

The Jeffrey Wright Military and Veteran Services space on the first floor of Witherspoon Student Center is adding 220 square feet of additional space for military-affiliated students. 
A basket of fresh fruits and vegetables on a table with boxes of food in the background of the Feed the Pack Food Pantry.

Sep 5, 2023

New Pack Essentials Hub Ready to Serve Students, Build Community

NC State’s Pack Essentials program has been setting students up for success since 2017 by helping them meet their basic needs such as food, housing and more.  
A large group of students and professionals pose for a photo in front of a banner that reads "Bienvenidos!"

May 11, 2023

Juntos Celebrates Quinceañera at National Convening

Juntos NC staff joined students and professionals from around the nation for the event at Oregon State University. 
Omry Brewster posing in front of flowering trees

May 2, 2023

Up for the Challenge

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, a lot of perseverance and a little help from private philanthropy, Omry Brewster is using NC State as a springboard to a big and bright future.