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Jayna Lennon working an event for Feed the Pack

Apr 28, 2020

Honoring the Class of 2020: Jayna Lennon

Leading up to what would have been the Class of 2020’s graduation ceremony, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs is highlighting some of its seniors in Leadership and Civic Engagement. Jayna Lennon served as executive director for Feed the Pack Food Pantry. 

Lauren White makes a Wolfie sign with her hand in front of a building on campus

Apr 20, 2020

Howling Success: Lauren White Seeks to Change the Stigma in STEM

As a sophomore, Lauren White knows how difficult it can be adjusting to college life and academics. As a member of the LGBTQ community from out of state, and as a female in the traditionally male-dominated STEM field, the task of fitting in on campus seemed extra daunting when she first arrived at NC State. Fortunately, she had several mentors who helped her get acclimated and involved, and now she’s paying it forward to others like her. 

NCSU Belltower.

Apr 14, 2020

Three NC State Students Earn Nation’s Most Prestigious STEM Scholarship

Jon Palmer, Daniel Haller, and Noah Wolfe have each received the Goldwater Scholarship—the most prestigious and competitive undergraduate award for STEM students in the country. 

Wolf statue behind Park Alumni Center on Centennial Campus.

Apr 6, 2020

NC State Students Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Awards

Eighteen NC State students have earned awards that will help support their graduate school pursuits, thanks to the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program. 

Photo of a laptop and a person writing on a piece of paper on a table. Photo is from Unsplash: jacqueline-kelly-PeUJyoylfe4

Mar 16, 2020

Tips for Students to Prepare for Online Learning

How are faculty and students preparing to be successful in the new online environment in which we find ourselves? With much work happening behind the scenes on the faculty side, we want to be sure that students are preparing on their side too. Check out these tips for students. 

Gracie Hornsby

Mar 6, 2020

Gracie Hornsby Admitted into 2020 Cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Gracie Hornsby, a senior from Franklin, N.C., has been admitted into the 2020 cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, an international, graduate-level scholarship program at Stanford University. 

Logo for SEAHO

Mar 4, 2020

University Housing Staff Members Honored at Southeastern Association of Housing Officers

Two members of NC State’s University Housing staff received special recognitions at the 2020 Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) Conference in Louisville, Ky. 

Students walk through Talley Student Union

Feb 18, 2020

“Pack Proficiencies”: NC State’s General Education Competencies

Learn more about the 'Pack Proficiencies'—skills that prepare NC State students for life after graduation. 

Portrait of Miyah Wilson

Feb 17, 2020

Miyah Wilson Receives International Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award

Miyah Wilson is the recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International. 

Jordan Kelber at 2019 Wolfies

May 7, 2019

Leading by Example

Jordan Kelber '19, has a passion for well-being that transformed his leadership experience.