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Full Court, Full Circle

Lisa Coston Hall

Dec 17, 2024

NC State University Foundation Recognizes Campen, Zeises

NC State volunteers and donors Henry Campen Jr. and Steve and Frosene Zeis were honored recently for their outstanding commitment to the university. The NC State University Foundation recognized the trio during its annual awards ceremony and dinner with the Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award and the Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup, respectively. 
Lauren Turner is a December 2024 graduate of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a degree in horticulture.

Dec 17, 2024

Growing a Future in Horticulture

Lauren Turner graduates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences this month after nurturing the roots of an extraordinary career. 
Mohamed Mansour

Oct 29, 2024

Gifts From Sir Mohamed Mansour ’68 Fuel Students’ Drive to Succeed

Sir Mohamed Mansour’s recent gift to expand the International Student Support Fund is inspired by his own experiences as an international student in need of a second chance. He is also expanding opportunities with the Mansour International Graduate Fellowship and Global Engagement Awards Funds.  
New and previous recipients of the Watauga Medal sing the NC State alma mater during the 2024 award ceremony.

Sep 18, 2024

Goodnight, Hooks and Stallings Honored With 2024 Watauga Medals

The Board of Trustees has bestowed NC State’s highest nonacademic honor on Ann Goodnight, Jake Hooks and Charlie Stallings for their dedication to advancing the university through their volunteer leadership, advocacy and financial generosity. 
Former NC State University Foundation Board Chair Trent Ragland (left) and Chancellor Randy Woodson (right) with Jim and Kathrine Owens at the 2017 Menscer Cup celebration.

Sep 3, 2024

James and Kathrine Owens Celebrate Transformation With New Gift

A $2 million commitment from former Board of Trustees chair Dr. James Owens and his wife, Kathrine, to the Celebrating Transformation Initiative will benefit three areas at NC State. 
Kelton Phillips

May 13, 2024

Propelled Toward Success

Growing up in Apex, North Carolina, Kelton Phillips never gave engineering much thought. Buoyed by the John Estes Conway Scholarship and the Doug and Whitney Yates Scholarship, he just graduated from NC State as an engineer who will keep airplanes flying. 
Etienne Phillips sitting outside of SAS Hall

May 13, 2024

From Theoretical to Probable

NC State senior Etienne Phillips did more than simply dream about becoming a standout mathematician. He created, and solved, the equation to reach his goal — overcoming significant challenges along the way. 
Kimmy Duong and Long Nguyen

Feb 8, 2024

Ready for Launch

NC State alumnus Long V. Nguyen ’63 and his wife, Kimmy T. Duong, are creating an Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship that will support College of Sciences students while honoring the memory of influential faculty members Wesley Doggett and Raymond Murray. 
From right: Chancellor Randy Woodson and NC State University Foundation Chair Mike Constantino present Trent Ragland with the 2023 Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award.

Dec 12, 2023

NC State University Foundation Presents 2023 Godwin, Menscer Honors

The NC State University Foundation’s annual awards ceremony and dinner took place Dec. 7 at the City Club in downtown Raleigh. This year, the foundation presented Trent Ragland with the Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award and Dellaine Risley with the Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup. 
Jalen Latta holding a basketball with Mr and Ms Wuf in the background

Apr 4, 2023

Full Court, Full Circle

Jalen Latta will leave NC State in May with two degrees and three ACC championship rings, thanks to his time as a manager for the women’s basketball team. His success story also intersects with the 1983 Wolfpack men’s NCAA title team — with one key assist connected to a member of that legendary squad.