Taylor Pardue

Jan 14, 2025

Crop and Soil Sciences Celebrates a Century of Innovation

In 2024, the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences proudly marked its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of groundbreaking achievements in agriculture and environmental sciences. Private support has played an important role in that successful century, all while setting the department up for the next extraordinary 100 years. 

Jan 7, 2025

Podcast: NC State University Foundation, With Bentina Terry

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Bentina Terry, chair of the NC State University Foundation’s Board of Directors, to discuss the foundation and its invaluable work. 

Nov 19, 2024

Podcast: Winning the Pantry Bowl, With Stevie Kimmet

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Stevie Kimmet, director of NC State’s Pack Essentials program, to discuss how donors provide for our Pack members in need — especially through a fun competition held with UNC-Chapel Hill each year. 

Nov 5, 2024

Podcast: Supporting Slocum Camp, With Sam Cook

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Cook, the executive director of forest assets for the College of Natural Resources, to discuss how philanthropy helps make these special areas possible. 

Oct 1, 2024

Podcast: Celebrating 125 Years of the Wilson College of Textiles

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. David Hinks, dean of the Wilson College of Textiles, and Michael Ward, executive director of the North Carolina Textile Foundation, to discuss how private support is furthering the college in extraordinary ways. 

Aug 27, 2024

Podcast: Wolfpack Writing With Belle Boggs

On the Season 4 premiere of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Belle Boggs, a professor of English in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University Faculty Scholar and former director of NC State’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, to discuss how private support powers the program forward. 

May 13, 2024

Pullen Society Welcomes New Members at 2024 Induction Event

The annual ceremony, the 30th since NC State’s legacy society was created, took place in Reynolds Coliseum and included a surprise ending that left guests smiling. 

Apr 29, 2024

Many Healthy Pursuits

For graduating senior Abdullah Zaben, attending NC State has been about much more than just classrooms and textbooks. The Caldwell Fellow’s extracurricular activities have helped his community in extraordinary ways while also preparing him for his next big step. 

Apr 23, 2024

Podcast: Scholarships and Financial Aid With Krista Ringler

On the Season 3 finale of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Krista Ringler, NC State’s associate vice provost and director of Scholarships and Financial Aid, to discuss her office’s work and its importance. 

Mar 19, 2024

Podcast: Wolfpack Philanthropy With Gayle Lanier

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by NC State alumna and supporter Gayle Lanier to discuss why giving back to the university is so important to her.