Exploratory Studies

Ali Barrier proudly displays her Howling Success banner in her office in Owen Hall.

Jan 31, 2025

Howling Success: Ali Barrier

Our first Howling Success of 2025 is a graduate assistant in the Exploratory Studies Village helping incoming students find their way on campus and preparing for a student affairs career in the College Counseling and Student Development Program.

Feb 19, 2024

Shannon Pugh Joins University College as University Advising and Exploratory Studies Director

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs and University College proudly announces Shannon Pugh as the director of University Advising and Exploratory Studies, effective Feb. 26.

Oct 3, 2022

Reed Joins DASA Leadership

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is pleased to welcome new Associate Vice Chancellor and Associate Dean Kesha Reed to the Wolfpack.

A student attending outdoor Convocation in 2021 claps along as the band plays the school fight song

Aug 10, 2022

Mark Your Calendar for Wolfpack Welcome Week

Get the NC State Guides app and mark your calendars for these fun activities to start the new school year.

Parker Mitchell and Noah Weaver pose in their grad caps and gowns

May 16, 2022

‘I Feel So Blessed’ — Meet #NCState22 Best Friends Parker and Noah

As part of our graduation video series, these elementary school friends reflect on how NC State brought them closer together.

Photos of Career Conversations speakers in front of a red background

Apr 11, 2022

Career Conversations Series Inspires Exploratory Studies, ICT Students

Professionals and alumni from a wide variety of career fields gave advice and inspiration to NC State students in the Exploratory Studies and Inter-College Transfer programs during the month-long series.

Elena Williamson in front of a grassy background on the Court of North Carolina

Sep 7, 2021

Opportunity to Explore

Elena Williamson is the first recipient of the Rebecca Leonard Scholarship Endowment in Exploratory Studies. The new scholarship is named after Rebecca Leonard, an associate professor emerita and a founder of the Exploratory Studies Program.

Four people of varying ages standing under a tent

Aug 24, 2021

The Ultimate in Pack Pride: Employees Whose Kids Joined the Pack

Current students Carsyn Gilmore and Grace Mullins are both children of NC State employees — and thriving in the Exploratory Studies program.

Jun 29, 2021

Howling Success: Caitlyn Sosbe Paves the Way for First-Generation Students Through Work with TRIO

Caitlyn Sosbe left an indelible mark on NC State and TRIO programs as a student. Find out what makes her, and the program, so special.

Close-up of brick path with the Court of Carolina in the background

May 4, 2021

Introducing the Department of Sociology & Anthropology’s 2021-22 Student Ambassadors

Several ambassadors are highly involved in programs through the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.