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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.
NC State Chancellor Kevin Howell (left) and Ryan McCurdy, senior vice president and president of Lenovo North America, holding up the wolfie hand sign.

Apr 2, 2026

Lenovo Investment Advances NC State’s Esports Program, Recognized With Arena and Gaming Lab Naming

The contribution supports NC State’s and Lenovo’s shared focus on innovation, research and student development while strengthening esports at the university.
Giant red pushpin in the lawn outside of Talley Student Union.

Apr 1, 2026

Eighth Day of Giving Makes Its Mark

The eighth NC State Day of Giving was a success, thanks to the strength of the Wolfpack.
aerial shot of Wilson College of Textiles

Mar 25, 2026

Gift Names Deanship at Wilson College of Textiles

A new gift from Anil Kochhar and his wife Marilyn will create three endowments, including NC State’s fourth named deanship, in memory of his father, Prakash Chand Kochhar ’50, ’52.
Burke Endowment Recipients with a photo of Guy Burke as a young man.

Feb 27, 2026

Guy Burke: A Legacy 30 Years in the Making

Guy Burke passed away on March 22, 2019. Though he left behind no children, his legacy lives on through his bequest to NC State that’s allowing students to chase their dreams.
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.

Jan 20, 2026

One Big Step After Another

Before becoming a Goodnight Transfer Scholar, Alysha Jarvis had never ventured beyond the United States. The program has since enabled her to visit numerous countries around the world — all while becoming the first person in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Three women in red dresses posing in front of balloons

Jan 6, 2026

Keeping the Torch Lit: Alumnae Build Community and Impact Through Scholarship

Five years after creating a scholarship together, five graduate members of the Mu Omicron chapter of Delta Sigma Theta — NC State’s first Black Greek-letter sorority — celebrate the inaugural recipients as well as their own renewed connections to NC State.
Lance Williams '25 in an NC State graduation cap and gown, sitting surrounded by green foliage

Jan 5, 2026

Lance Williams: Wolfpack Forever

Recent graduate Lance Williams’ NC State journey began with 4-H Youth Development in his hometown, Bunn, North Carolina. Inspired by that formative experience, Williams is using his education to give back.
Brandon Cleveland, number 44, on the field against FSU

Dec 16, 2025

Giving Back for the Pack

NC State defensive line starter Brandon Cleveland is with his team in Tampa, Florida, this week for the Dec. 19 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, after graduating over the weekend with his degree in sport management. He leads on the field and off by supporting causes like NC State’s annual Pantry Bowl.