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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. 
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. 
Close up of a study abroad button on a student's backpack, with a building in China in the background

Mar 16, 2023

Grant Will Create New Study Abroad Opportunities for TRIO Students

The Goodwin Meissner Family Foundation has provided a grant to make study abroad opportunities more accessible for NC State students. 
A group of students lined up on a staircase make wolfie signs

Feb 1, 2023

Plant Sciences Initiative, DASA Pathways Programs Co-Host Outreach Day

The event was designed to engage high school students in hands-on activities and learn from leaders in the field. 
An aerial photo of Carter-Finley Stadium during the marching band's halftime show, where the band spells out "state"

Dec 16, 2022

The Biggest Academic and Student Affairs News from 2022

Look back at student life and achievements, anniversaries and celebrations, and individual and departmental recognitions in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs this year. 
Two men seated and having a conversation in a room, with a book shelf in between them

Dec 8, 2022

TRIO Podcast Now Available on YouTube

Beyond the Bell Tower is a podcast for students enrolled in TRIO Programs at NC State, and features the stories of current students, alumni and community members. 
Krupa Bharodiya and Kelis Johnson

Sep 27, 2022

Bharodiya, Johnson Selected for Inaugural Obama-Chesky Scholarship

Two members of the Wolfpack have earned a new scholarship from the Obama Foundation, which supports students pursuing careers in public service. 
Exterior of the Wellness and Recreation building and Talley Student Union, with colorful flowers in the foreground

Aug 5, 2022

TRIO Receives Renewal for the McNair Program at NC State

The program supports first-generation undergraduate students who meet income requirements and undergraduates from underrepresented groups who have demonstrated strong academic potential to complete their Ph.D. 
Silhouette of a student climbing stairs indoors, with the Technology Tower of Talley Student Union in the background

May 31, 2022

TRIO Receives Funding to Continue Two Upward Bound Programs

TRIO Pre-College Programs assist local high school students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to graduate from high school and succeed in higher education. 

May 17, 2022

Rising Starr

Starr Gibens is an expert at putting thought into action. The first-generation college graduate came to NC State with a list of what she wanted to accomplish, and she has done so much more as a leader, community member, scholarship recipient and advocate for her fellow students.