Student Leadership and Engagement

A photo of Sergio Madera-Garcia next to a quote that reads "I am to continue crafting a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can feel acknowledged and validated."

Sep 14, 2022

Sergio Madera-Garcia is Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Community Building and Leadership Development

Sergio Madera-Garcia, a first-year graduate student in the Higher Education Administration program, wants to advance diversity, equity and inclusion by working to make sure everyone has a sense of community…

Students pass through the Free Expression Tunnel on the way to class

Sep 1, 2022

Finding Your Place in the Pack

Here are 10 ways new and transfer students can get involved, make friends and develop their leadership and career skills at NC State.

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.

Two students smiling and sitting on a concrete wall while looking at their phones

Aug 8, 2022

10 Must-Have Apps for New (and Returning) Students at NC State

Want to maximize your NC State experience? Download these apps before you move in!

Taleek Harlee, Sarah Hall, Niambé James and Patsy McKee are the 2022 Mathews Medal recipients.

Jun 20, 2022

Four Students Receive Mathews Medals

As the highest non-academic distinction awarded to NC State students, the Mathews Medal honors graduating seniors who have served as student leaders and made significant contributions to the advancement of the university. The 2021-22 award recipients included two Goodnight Scholars.

Lara Rabinowitz in her graduation cap and gown in front of the Memorial Belltower at Henry Square.

May 10, 2022

Weaving a Bright Future

Private support enabled Lara Rabinowitz ’22 to study on campus and abroad during her time at NC State, all while combining seemingly different majors in seamless ways. Now, as one of the university’s most recent graduates, she’s taking her (very) unique skillset out West for an exciting new career opportunity.

Loujain Al Samara in front of the Belltower in her cap and gown

May 6, 2022

A Perfect Circle

Park Scholar Loujain Al Samara ’22 pursued a broad range of experiences during her four years at NC State, and she graduates this May with a new understanding of what she has learned, how she has grown and what comes next — thanks to private support.

Sarah Fayard with a graduate of the Leadership Development Program

Mar 16, 2022

Leadership Development Program Honored by NASPA

NC State’s Leadership Development Program received NASPA’s 2022 Outstanding Leadership Program of the Year Award, and its director Sarah Fayard earned the 2022 Outstanding Contribution to Student Leadership Programs Award.

A group of five students holding their certificates for the Leadership Development Program in front of Talley Student Union

Jan 11, 2022

Learning to Lead

Student Leadership and Engagement’s Leadership Development Program pushes the boundaries of the meaning of leadership within all types of students at NC State.

Graphic showing photos and titles for the five featured speakers

Jan 10, 2022

Student Leadership and Engagement to Present ‘Policymaking While Black’

As part of its Active Citizenry Series, Student Leadership and Engagement will feature a panel of Black policymakers and elected officials at the local and state level who will discuss their experiences, how they have helped bring about positive change in their roles and how others can make a difference.