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Former NC State University Foundation Board Chair Trent Ragland (left) and Chancellor Randy Woodson (right) with Jim and Kathrine Owens at the 2017 Menscer Cup celebration.

Sep 3, 2024

James and Kathrine Owens Celebrate Transformation With New Gift

A $2 million commitment from former Board of Trustees chair Dr. James Owens and his wife, Kathrine, to the Celebrating Transformation Initiative will benefit three areas at NC State. 
the summer sun shines over the Memorial Belltower

Aug 1, 2024

BOT Chair Leads Philanthropic Effort to Honor Woodson

Chair of the Board of Trustees Ed Weisiger Jr. ’82 and his wife Betsy Fleming have made two lead gifts to launch a philanthropic effort honoring NC State’s transformation under Chancellor Randy Woodson. 
the downtown Raleigh skyline framed by trees

May 20, 2024

New Gift From Peter A. Pappas ’83 Will Transform Real Estate Development in North Carolina

With a significant contribution from Peter A. Pappas ’83, NC State will become home to a new program that will prepare students for careers in real estate development. The Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program will provide a comprehensive approach to real estate development, focusing on land-use, transportation and open-space planning. 
The statues in Wolf Plaza

Sep 19, 2023

Gift From Mary Fedewa ’91 Launches Mental Health App

Thanks to a generous gift from alumna Mary Fedewa '91, NC State students now have access to the Headspace app, which fosters habits that support mental health. 
Dave and Sara Doeren in front of the Tuffy logo

Mar 24, 2023

New Gift From Doerens Will Empower Student Success

A generous gift from Dave and Sara Doeren will establish OnePack Empowered, a new initiative at NC State to support students with executive functioning challenges and those who are neurodivergent. The gift represents a next step in the Doerens’ longtime, passionate advocacy and support for people with special needs. 
The Belltower lit red as seen from the traffic circle on Hillsborough Street

Dec 20, 2022

Goodnight Doctoral Fellowship Launches a New Phase of Graduate Student Support

The Goodnight Doctoral Fellowship will support 30 Ph.D. students studying STEM or education at NC State. 
Dr. Karen Stout, Dr. Audrey J. Yaeger, Dr. Janet Spriggs, Chancellor Randy Woodson, Ann Goodnight, MC Belk Pilon, Dr. Bill Carver, and Dr. Jeff Cox

Nov 14, 2022

Belk Endowment Makes $25M Commitment

The John M. Belk Endowment’s latest gift will bolster the work of the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. The center, originated through NC State’s College of Education, supports the state’s 58 community colleges by developing leaders who, in turn, will help improve student access and success. 
Pat and Jerry Collier inside their restaurant

Nov 1, 2022

Planned Gift Will Provide Transformational Support to Military-Connected Students

A new planned gift from Jerry ’67 and Pat Collier represents the largest investment in military-connected students in NC State’s history. 
Elizabeth and Scott Showalter

May 10, 2022

An Impact That Lasts Beyond Our Lifetime

For Scott Showalter, working at NC State means more than being director of the Poole College of Management’s Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) program and teaching courses. He and his wife, Elizabeth, established the merit-based D. Scott and Elizabeth A. Showalter Endowment to help the MAC program support graduate students. 
The Wolf Plaza podcast logo.

Mar 15, 2022

Introducing the NC State Philanthropy Podcast

NC State’s newest podcast, produced by the Office of Development Communications and Stewardship, is now live! Join us as we tell the world how the support of our friends, alumni and more makes the extraordinary possible all across campus.