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2025 Awards Ceremony Recognizes NC State Supporters in Style

Taylor Pardue

An injured turtle standing in grass, with tape on the back of its shell to help it heal.

Apr 14, 2026

Turtle-ing Together Through Time

A planned gift will help the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Turtle Rescue Team continue to rescue and rehabilitate turtles — as well as other reptiles and amphibians — for many years to come.
The Memorial Belltower podcast logo.

Apr 14, 2026

Podcast: All-In Alumni, With Lyndenise Berdecía Rivera

On the Season 5 finale of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Lyndenise Berdecia Rivera, chair of NC State Alumni’s board of directors, to talk about her experiences with the university and why she chooses to give back.

Mar 17, 2026

Podcast: Designing an Extraordinary Future, With Chuck Flink

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Chuck Flink, director of the university’s Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program, to talk about his decades-long relationship with NC State as a student, faculty member, volunteer and donor.
Shannon and John Peterson standing in the bottom-left corner of the photo, with a Wilson College of Textiles building behind them.

Feb 19, 2026

Two for TRIO

Thanks to their new endowment fund supporting NC State’s TRIO programs, John ’84 and Shannon Peterson will help students from low-income backgrounds focus on their finals, not their finances, while running with the Pack.
Dr. Marine Traverson (left) displays a 3D printed model to a student while working with a dog.

Feb 12, 2026

Podcast: Caring for Those Who Care, With Hyemi Sevening

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Hyemi Sevening, assistant dean of philanthropy for the College of Veterinary Medicine, to learn how donors can partner in its life-changing work.
The Technology Tower version of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast logo.

Jan 5, 2026

Podcast: Helping Our ‘Fellow’ Pack Members, With Courtney Hughes

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Courtney Hughes, director of the University Fellowships Office, to talk about how it helps NC State students and alumni further their educations.
The NC State Philanthropy Podcast logo info over a photo of an NC State graduate and her family.

Nov 25, 2025

Podcast: Supporting Wolfpack Families, With Kerri Fowler

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Kerri Fowler, executive director of Parents and Families Services, to learn how her team helps strengthen and support the Wolfpack community.
An artist’s rendering of students walking into the front of Woodson Hall.

Nov 18, 2025

Naming Our Way Into the Future

In 2024, NC State’s Board of Trustees voted to name Woodson Hall in honor of now-retired Chancellor Randy Woodson. Inspired by the trajectory of NC State and its Integrative Sciences Initiative, several donors have made naming gifts of their own to support this cutting-edge facility, under construction on the Brickyard.
The Wolf Plaza podcast logo.

Oct 21, 2025

Podcast: Training Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, With Debbie Acker

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we‘re joined by Debbie Acker, director of the Shelton Leadership Center, to discuss its history and invaluable work.
Chancellor Kevin Howell addresses the audience at the 2025 NC State Honors event.

Sep 23, 2025

2025 Awards Ceremony Recognizes NC State Supporters in Style

The newly combined NC State Honors event was the perfect way to honor Wolfpack members who have gone above and beyond in their service and generosity to the university.