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Apr 5, 2022

Podcast: Caldwell Fellow Kourosh Salamati, Pt. 1

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re talking to Kourosh Salamati about how the Caldwell Fellows program and other campus support systems are helping him think and do. 

The Memorial Belltower podcast logo.

Mar 22, 2022

Podcast: Inside the Memorial Belltower With Dr. Tom Stafford

On this episode, NC State’s unofficial Belltower historian gives listeners a rundown of this hallowed landmark’s history, complete with information on how private support helped complete the project a century after it began. 

Jakub Sciora

Dec 20, 2021

Jakub Sciora Is Always up for a Challenge

Centennial Scholar Jakub Sciora ’21 ’22 might be one of NC State’s most engaged students, participating in an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program in the Wilson College of Textiles while serving in several clubs and organizations, among many other pursuits. Soon, he’ll be taking that “Think and Do” spirit to one of the nation’s premier public industrial materials companies as he begins an exciting new career. 

Chancellor Randy Woodson presents Tom Cabaniss with the 2021 Menscer Cup

Dec 14, 2021

Thomas E. Cabaniss ’72 Receives 2021 Menscer Cup Award

Tom’s longstanding commitment to his alma mater made him the perfect choice for one of NC State’s highest philanthropic honors. 

The Memorial Belltower on Veterans Day

Nov 23, 2021

NC State Honors Veterans in a Big Belltower Way

The university’s annual Veterans Day ceremony was doubly special this year because it also marked the 100th anniversary of the laying of the World War I memorial’s cornerstone. 

Eric Cranford standing in front of a Seahawk helicopter

Sep 13, 2021

Not Self But Others

Lt. Cmdr. Eric Allen Cranford ’92 lost his life while serving in the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty years later, his spirit of generosity and determination lives on through a scholarship created in his memory. 

Pullen Society certificates were presented to new members during the 2021 induction event.

Sep 6, 2021

Pullen Society Welcomes Two Induction Classes in 2021 Event

COVID-19 kept the giving organization from meeting in 2020, but that just made this year’s induction event doubly special. 

microphone at WKNC

Aug 23, 2021

Foundation Funding Helps WKNC 88.1 Keep On Keeping On

A grant from the NC State University Foundation is enabling the Pack’s student-run radio station to repair and repaint its transmission tower. Listeners on campus and far beyond will benefit as a result. 

The copper wolves at Wolf Plaza

Jul 26, 2021

New Fund Helps NC State Students Overcome COVID-19 Educational Impacts

The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation has announced the creation of a Hardship Fund to increase its ongoing support of NC State’s Community College Collaboration program. This grant addendum will assist students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Giovanny Hernandez working on a project in a lab with an instructor.

May 10, 2021

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Giovanny Hernandez was inspired to teach by his time spent tutoring friends in high school. Now, with the help of a special scholarship, this College of Education standout is preparing to graduate and become a full-time educator.