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Commissioned for Success

Military and Veteran Services

Eric Cranford standing in front of the Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk helicopter he flew while serving in the U.S. Navy.

Sep 9, 2021

Not Self But Others

Lt. Cmdr. Eric Allen Cranford ’92 lost his life while serving in the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty years later, his spirit of generosity and determination lives on through a scholarship created in his memory. 
Looking straight up the side of one of the twin towers in New York City

Aug 25, 2021

Art of Remembrance

The NC State Crafts Center will host a memorial ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 
Among several graduates in red robes and hats, one male graduate holds his hat up in the air and smiles

May 18, 2021

Recap: 2021 Commencement Weekend

Watch (or rewatch) this weekend's Commencement ceremonies, see photos, and read about some of the graduates who left their mark on the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. 
The top of a graduate's hat that reads "Our hearts ever hold you, NC State"

May 11, 2021

Meet the Graduates

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs recognizes some standout spring 2021 graduates who have made their mark on the university through their involvement and leadership in the division's programs. 
Five Questions with Second Lieutenant Teshawn Lee, College of Natural Resources, Teshawn Lee, feature

Mar 2, 2021

Five Questions with Second Lieutenant Teshawn Lee

Lee, who graduated with a degree in sustainable materials and technology in 2020, discusses his experience at the College of Natural Resources and in ROTC as well as his future plans. 
Soldiers salute one another on NC State's campus

Feb 23, 2021

NC State Earns National Top 10 Ranking as a ‘Military Friendly’ School

NC State was ranked ninth overall and was also one of 162 institutions selected for the “Gold” award status for leading practices, outcomes and effective programs. 
The College of Education's online master's programs was ranked No. 1 for veterans in N.C.

Jan 26, 2021

NC State College of Education’s Online Master’s Programs Ranked #1 for Veterans in N.C.

The NC State College of Education’s online master’s programs are ranked #1 in North Carolina for veterans in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Graduate Education Programs Rankings. Across the nation, the college ranked #12 for veterans. 
Draven Sneed throws a corn hole bean bag during a tournament

Jan 14, 2021

Army Vet Captures Cornhole Title

Practice makes perfect for business student Draven Sneed, who scores first in the college singles division at the American Cornhole League’s National College Cornhole Championships. 
Trista Acebo outside of Witherspoon Student Union

Oct 27, 2020

Howling Success: From the Marines to the Wolfpack

Trista Acebo is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and helps other student veterans at NC State navigate the transition to college through her work with Military and Veteran Services. 
Garrett Welsh in front of a Navy helicopter

May 1, 2020

Commissioned for Success

Receiving the Textile Military Scholarship didn't just enhance Garrett Welsh's NC State experience – it served as a vote of a confidence in his abilities and confirmation that his work in the classroom and as a member of the Naval ROTC hadn't gone unnoticed. He'll soon be applying the skills he learned in college to a career in the Navy.