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Podcast: Exploring NC State’s High-Impact Experiences, With Holly Hurlburt

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Chuck Flink speaks with a panel of Pappas Real Estate Development program faculty

Jun 24, 2025

Gift to the Pappas Real Estate Development Program Links Two Industry Leaders

A $1 million gift from real estate leader Howard C. “Smoky” Bissell and his wife Margaret will endow and name the director position within the Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program.
Overhead shot of the inaugural Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy Symposium.

Jun 16, 2025

Inaugural Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy Symposium Is a Shared Success

The inaugural symposium consisted of a coffee hour and speakers who lifted up the theme of influential leadership. The event aimed to foster connections and a passion for Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy’s work.
NC State graduate students in their graduation gowns throwing their caps into the air and jumping in front of the Memorial Belltower at Henry Square.

Jun 16, 2025

Helping the Best Become Even Better

The Wilkinson Graduate Fellowship, created by an alumnus’ generosity, has been benefiting NC State students in any field of study since 2016.
The Wilson family, Dean Hinks and the Wufs pose outside at the college

May 7, 2025

Wilson Family Builds on Legacy to Celebrate Textiles’ — and NC State’s — Future

With a new $10 million commitment, the Wilson family deepens their support for the Wilson College of Textiles and NC State Athletics while celebrating the university’s future under the leadership of Chancellor Kevin Howell.
Chancellor Woodson, Tom Kenan, and Nancy Cable posing in front of the Woodson Hall construction site

May 1, 2025

New Gift From Kenan Charitable Trust Honors Woodson, Enhances Woodson Hall

The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust has committed $5 million to Woodson Hall, NC State’s newest academic building and the university’s highest priority capital project.
Xzavier Taylor standing against the Prague skyline during a study-abroad trip supported by scholarship funding. Photo provided.

May 1, 2025

Imagining a Different Way

Compared to most of his classmates, Xzavier Taylor ’25 took an unusual route to earning a degree from NC State’s College of Design. But overcoming challenges has helped him recognize the potential in things — and people.
Kassidy Oliphant in her graduation robe and a whit sash

May 1, 2025

Becoming Her Best Self

When Kassidy Oliphant ’25 dreamed of attending NC State, there’s no way she could have known what was in store. But while here, she proved that there was no limit to what she could Think and Do when given the opportunity.
Beth Liles

May 1, 2025

Beth Liles ’25: Never a Linear Path

Beth Liles ’25 graduated from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences this spring after transferring from Wake Technical Community College three years ago. Using her new bioprocessing science degree, she will be starting work at Fujifilm this month.
Chancellor Randy Woodson, center, presents Kristin and Brian Holder with their Pullen Society membership certificate. Photos by Becky Kirkland.

May 1, 2025

Record Attendance for an Extraordinary Event

The 2025 Pullen Society induction was the group’s highest-attended ceremony to date, with 300 members of the Wolfpack coming together to welcome this year’s cohort of planned gift-makers.
The Wolf Plaza podcast logo.

Apr 29, 2025

Podcast: Exploring NC State’s High-Impact Experiences, With Holly Hurlburt

On our Season 4 finale, we’re joined by Holly Hurlburt, associate dean of the University College’s Academic Enrichment Programs, to learn more about the high-impact experiences available to NC State students.