Student Profiles

O'Connor shakes the Chancellor's hand as she climbs the stage to give the student address for the May 2023 NC State University Commencement Ceremony

May 10, 2023

Student Spotlight: Kelsey O’Connor

The University Honors Program interviewed this year’s Spring Commencement student speaker about her experience in the program as well as other areas that have defined her college career.

May 5, 2023

Becirovic Reflects on Term as Region 3 Commander for Arnold Air Society

Air Force ROTC cadet Amina Becirovic (Mathematics ’23) oversaw the mission and objectives for 11 squadrons at schools across North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

A student wearing a red graduation gown holds up her mortar board in front of her face.

May 3, 2023

The Class of 2023 Is Ready for Graduation

We talked with four members of the graduating class about the defining moments of their time at NC State — building everything from race cars to fashion empires — and their plans for the future.

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.

Sebastian Rios holds a white sign that reads "Juntos" in handwritten green letters and a red, black and white pennant that reads "Howling Success" in the other hand

May 2, 2023

Howling Success: Sebastian Rios

This month’s Howling Success has mentored Latinx high school students, helped plan statewide and national conferences and more for NC State’s Juntos program.

Joshua Wright holds a black, red and white pennant that reads "Howling Success" outside of Hunt Library

Apr 18, 2023

Howling Success: Joshua Wright

This month’s Howling Success is a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, producer and host for TRIO's Beyond the Bell Tower podcast, and a member of NC State's Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir.

Mar 27, 2023

New Play by Two-Time Theatre Award Winner Gaven Bell Opens March 30

Biological sciences senior Gaven Bell has made theatre a part of her university experience since her first semester at NC State. This week, she becomes the first student to have her second play produced through University Theatre’s Wright Way program.

Two students talk and point to items on a list

Mar 1, 2023

Wellness Coaching at NC State

NC State Wellness Coach Lily Palmer writes about her experience with the Wellness and Recreation program.

Kierra Shook portrait in front of the American and NASA flags

Feb 15, 2023

Student Spotlight: Kierra Shook

The University Honors Program (UHP) interviews Kierra Shook about her 2022 internships with NASA.

Spencer Lee in an open field, with his mortar invention behind him

Feb 6, 2023

Rockets for Seeds

Spencer Lee, a student veteran from the U.S. Marine Corps., designed a biodegradable mortar system to help spread seeds and replant trees.