Student Success

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.

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.

A large group of students stands in front of the NC State seal on the floor of Talley Student Union

Jan 13, 2023

Congratulations, UHP Winter 2022 Graduates!

The University Honors Program recognizes its fall 2022 graduates.

Six students in front of the red wall that reads "NC State."

Oct 25, 2022

Meet the 2022 Leader of the Pack Award Finalists

The six students will be recognized and the Leader of the Pack winner will be announced at halftime of the Red and White Week football game on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Apr 28, 2022

Nubian Message’s Arana Blake Earns 2021-22 Accolades

Rising senior honored at Ebony Harlem Awards, College of Sciences Diversity Senior Banquet

Apr 1, 2021

Applying Critical and Creative Thinking Skills in College and Everyday Life

Sue Carson, former director of TH!NK and professor of plant and microbial biology, discusses the importance of critical and creative thinking skills in college and everyday life.

Aug 11, 2020

Student Entrepreneur Brings South Asian Fashions to Rent the Runway

Ritika Shamdasani and her fashion company, Sani, have launched into the national spotlight after being featured on Rent the Runway.

Aug 10, 2020

Juntos Connects With Students Through Virtual Academy

A program that usually brings middle school and high school students onto campus saw success online this summer.

May 4, 2020

Meet the SI Leaders Who Have Redefined Tutoring at NC State this Spring

Student tutors and supplemental instructors from the University Tutorial Center have been forced to get creative with virtual sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jena Phillips performs with the color guard for the NC State marching band

Apr 30, 2020

Honoring the Class of 2020: Jena Phillips

Jena Phillips is double majoring in political science with a concentration in law and justice as well as Arabic language and literature.