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Dec 4, 2025

Geneva Benson: Experiencing It All

Geneva Benson, a DVM candidate and Goodnight Scholar, took on her undergraduate experience with particular verve, challenging herself to participate in many extracurriculars, international trips and research programs. And she did it all in less than four years.

Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy

Feb 10, 2025

Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy Impact Fund Awards First Grants

The Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy Impact Fund will support initiatives that empower women and enhance the university experience for everyone in the Wolfpack community. The fund was created by generous philanthropic contributions from Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy members, including 29 members of the Executive Leadership Committee.
Kristine Huynh headshot

Mar 1, 2024

Making Time for Community

Students like Kristine Huynh have a lot on their plates. Scholarships help relieve the pressure, providing more time to form communities and get involved on campus.
Cassidy Colson outside

Oct 27, 2023

Coming Full Circle

Cassidy Colson ’17 is a proud NC State alum, employee and donor. Coming from a small town in North Carolina, she relied on scholarship support to make her dreams of a college education come true. Now, she’s giving forward.
Marilyn Wattenbarger at the Wawona tree

Mar 13, 2023

What She Never Had: Laura Allred ’79 Gives in Honor of Her Mother

Laura Allred ’79 is creating the Marilyn Wattenbarger Scholarship Endowment in honor of her mother, who never had the opportunity to earn a college education.
Brady Farlow

Feb 14, 2023

Finding Opportunities for Growth

Brady Farlow knows about the importance of scholarships — financial assistance has connected the second-year horticulture and Spanish student to study abroad, a passion for his future career, and close-knit communities at NC State that welcomed him with open arms.

Mr Wuf holding up We Appreciate You sign during Pack Appreciation Day

Oct 31, 2022

Pack Appreciation Day 2022 Is This Wednesday!

On our fourth annual Pack Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating all the ways philanthropy empowers every student to find their home in the Wolfpack.
Golden LEAF Scholars

Sep 27, 2022

Golden LEAF Scholars Luncheon Highlights Impact of Scholarships

Golden LEAF scholarship recipients, alumni and foundation leadership gathered on NC State’s Raleigh campus on September 15 to strengthen the scholar community and highlight just a few of the ways these scholarships provide opportunities for students across campus.

2022 Day of Giving lock-up

Mar 22, 2022

NC State Day of Giving

Whether it’s to honor an experience, address an urgent need or simply be part of an extraordinary day, there’s a story behind every gift made on Day of Giving. And it doesn’t end there — support from donors like you empowers our students to craft their own stories, perspectives and paths; spurs the next chapter in our groundbreaking research; and turns a new page in how we teach and learn. Join us on March 23 for 24 hours of #GivingPack.
Students in the Court of North Carolina

Mar 22, 2022

Thank You for Doing the Extraordinary

Deanna P. Dannels, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, celebrates the success of the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign. The college surpassed its ambitious $35 million goal, raising $41,089,185 with the support of 7,408 donors.