Wellness and Recreation

Apr 23, 2025

Wellness Wednesday: Finals Frenzy Fix — Your Wellness Toolkit for Success

Finals week is here, and while cramming might seem like the only option, taking care of your body and mind is the real key to success.

Unified Sports participants gather for a photo with Mr. and Ms. Wuf after a rivalry series flag football game.

Apr 21, 2025

Unified Sports Open Doors, Build Connections for NC State Students, Local Community

At NC State, Special Olympics North Carolina Unified Sports are offered, with flag football in the fall and basketball in the spring. Special Olympics North Carolina brings athletes to NC State, who participate in these sports alongside student partners.

Students participate in a sustainability initiative at Lake Raleigh.

Apr 17, 2025

Wellness Wednesday: Celebrating Earth Day the Wolfpack Way

April 22 marks the world’s 55th Earth Day. The theme of Earth Day 2025 is: Our Power, Our Planet, and NC State’s Earth Fair kicked off the campus’ Earth Day celebrations early on April 9.

A student presses a button an ATM machine.

Apr 10, 2025

Wellness Wednesday: Money Matters — Boosting Financial Wellness

April is Financial Literacy Month — a perfect time for students to sharpen their financial skills and take control of their money. NC State offers several resources designed to help students learn how to budget, save and build a strong financial future. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to fine-tune your money management…

A student enters the Wellness and Recreation Center.

Apr 3, 2025

Beyond the Finish Line: How We Move Forward

The finish line is in sight as we approach the end of the spring semester. Whether you’re preparing to graduate, enter the workforce or continuing on your educational journey, there’s plenty to do to feel confident and comfortable in this exciting but overwhelming time!

Students play a game of spike ball on Stafford Commons.

Mar 26, 2025

Wellness Wednesday: Connecting with Nature, The Ultimate Adventure

Connecting with nature is a powerful way to enhance our well-being, reduce stress and foster a sense of community. Whether we prefer an active outdoor adventure or a quiet moment of meditation in a natural setting, NC State offers plenty of opportunities to help reconnect with nature.

Students participate in a sunset yoga class.

Mar 19, 2025

Wellness Wednesday: Self-Care Essentials: Incorporating Self-Care Into Your Everyday Life

Self-care at its root is care for you, provided by you. It is any action you take to ensure your most basic needs are being met, incorporating mental and physical wellness.

Staff members participate in a yoga class.

Mar 5, 2025

Wellness Wednesday: Sleep Tight: Navigating Mid-Semester Rest with Healthy Sleep Habits

As the semester reaches its midpoint, students often find themselves juggling exams, projects, and extracurricular commitments — all while battling the loss of an hour due to Daylight Saving Time. Sleep is often sacrificed in favor of late-night study sessions, but prioritizing rest is essential for academic success, mental health and overall well-being.

An NC State student works with a Wellness and Recreation wellness coach.

Feb 26, 2025

Wellness Wednesday: Wellness from Within: Nourishing the Body and the Mind

Wellness from within starts by understanding the strong connection that exists between the body and the mind. Strengthening this mind-body connection is linked to increased resilience: a tool that follows us through every life stage.

A student peruses NC State's financial wellness resources.

Feb 19, 2025

Wellness Wednesday: Wellness on a Budget

As students, we’re always searching for ways to unwind without straining our wallets. Fortunately, Raleigh and NC State provide plenty of affordable and accessible options to recharge, connect with others and prioritize wellness. This February, in honor of Black History Month and American Heart Month, let’s check out different ways you can explore your wellness through…