Emma Ross

Jun 16, 2025

Inaugural Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy Symposium Is a Shared Success

The inaugural symposium consisted of a coffee hour and speakers who lifted up the theme of influential leadership. The event aimed to foster connections and a passion for Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy’s work.

May 1, 2025

Beth Liles ’25: Never a Linear Path

Beth Liles ’25 graduated from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences this spring after transferring from Wake Technical Community College three years ago. Using her new bioprocessing science degree, she will be starting work at Fujifilm this month.

Apr 2, 2025

Seventh Day of Giving Showcases Passion for NC State

Fueled by donors representing various industries, regions and connections to the university, Day of Giving 2025 proved once again that passion for NC State ties the Pack together.

Feb 10, 2025

Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy Impact Fund Awards First Grants

The Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy Impact Fund will support initiatives that empower women and enhance the university experience for everyone in the Wolfpack community. The fund was created by generous philanthropic contributions from Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy members, including 29 members of the Executive Leadership Committee.

Aug 19, 2024

Proud Alumna Becomes New Foundation Chair

Bentina Terry ’92 has remained engaged with NC State since her graduation from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences — and now she’s taking on a new challenge. Meet the newest chair of the NC State Foundation Board and learn about her favorite parts of the Pack.

May 22, 2024

Leading the Way

Mario Jackson Ph.D. ’24 graduated on May 4 with a doctorate in educational leadership, policy and human development. Jackson, a Wilcox-Hodnett Doctoral Fellow, researched equity-oriented principal preparation programs.

May 13, 2024

Mental Health Ambassadors Q&A

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out this Q&A featuring Lily Palmer and Lilly Kirn, two of NC State’s Mental Health Ambassadors. They share with us why mental health is important for our community and how the Counseling Center and Prevention Services make a difference.

Oct 27, 2023

Coming Full Circle

Cassidy Colson ’17 is a proud NC State alum, employee and donor. Coming from a small town in North Carolina, she relied on scholarship support to make her dreams of a college education come true. Now, she’s giving forward.

Mar 13, 2023

What She Never Had: Laura Allred ’79 Gives in Honor of Her Mother

Laura Allred ’79 is creating the Marilyn Wattenbarger Scholarship Endowment in honor of her mother, who never had the opportunity to earn a college education.

Feb 14, 2023

Finding Opportunities for Growth

Brady Farlow knows about the importance of scholarships — financial assistance has connected the second-year horticulture and Spanish student to study abroad, a passion for his future career, and close-knit communities at NC State that welcomed him with open arms.