Author: Lisa Coston Hall

Mar 15, 2022

2022 Watauga Medal Ceremony Recognizes Three Extraordinary Pack Members

NC State’s Board of Trustees presented three alumni with the Watauga Medal, the university’s highest nonacademic honor, during a March 4 ceremony held in the ballroom at Talley Student Union. As the 2022 medalists, Brenda Brickhouse, Bill Culpepper and Jerry Jackson joined a group of 126 previous honorees who have made notable and dedicated contributions to the advancement of NC State. 

Aug 23, 2021

A Transformational Gift to Strengthen Community

Alumni Dewayne and Adama Washington are giving back to athletics and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in order to expand opportunities and support for students, particularly those from groups underrepresented in higher education. 

Jun 15, 2021

NC State University Foundation Board Presents Godwin Award and Menscer Cup

The NC State University Foundation Board recently presented its annual awards to recognize those who go above and beyond in their service, leadership, advocacy and generosity in support of NC State. Steven D. “Steve” Schuster was posthumously honored with the Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award, while Ed and Deb Fitts received the Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup. 

May 24, 2021

Ring Those Bells: A Carillon Q&A

Learn more about NC State’s new 55-bell carillon — and carillons in general — from the first person to play it, carillonneur Tom Gurin. 

May 24, 2021

Setting the Bar(s) High

Scholarship support helped Lauren Kent ’21 excel in the classroom and in competition as a business administration major and four-time All-EAGL Scholastic Team gymnast. 

Apr 26, 2021

A Perfect Fit

The Jackson Family Distinguished Professorship in Biomedical Engineering reflects donor Jerry Jackson’s decades of NC State support and bolsters faculty member Helen Huang’s work to improve lives. 

Apr 12, 2021

Sischo To Serve On Philanthropic Commission

NC State’s vice chancellor for university advancement was selected for his extraordinary commitment to higher education. His work promises to benefit faculty and students in North Carolina and beyond. 

Dec 1, 2020

Women Giving Back, Together

Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy works to engage women across disciplines, generations and giving levels in support of NC State. As part of that mission, they’re helping share information about the Women’s Center Survivor Fund. 

Nov 17, 2020

Timeless, With a Modern Touch

About 15 months ago, a construction fence went up around NC State’s Memorial Belltower. Now, the restoration and completion of this Hallowed Place — built to honor alumni lost in World War I, and a symbol and rallying point for the university — is almost finished. 

Sep 22, 2020

Need-Based Scholarship Initiative Gets $5 Million Boost

NC State’s Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (EOSI) was greatly benefited recently via $2.5 million gifts from alumnus Steve Angel and an anonymous donor. These incredible contributions have bolstered EOSI’s matching-funds pool, inspired others to give and impacted numerous students all across campus.