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Dr. Chris Gould of the Department of Physics

Aug 12, 2015

Professor Channels Passions into Financial Support

For three decades, Dr. Chris Gould has channeled his passions into financial support of the university.
The Wolf Plaza podcast logo.

Aug 25, 2026

Podcast: Around the Wolfpack World, With Julia Law

On the Season 6 premiere of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Julia Law, director of NC State’s Study Abroad office, to learn about the wide-ranging benefits that come from studying abroad — and how donors can help make them possible.

Aug 25, 2026

The Secret Sauce for Student Success

For more than a decade, Professor Chris DePerno has been working to perfect his homemade barbecue sauce. Now, he’s sharing it with the world as part of a co-branded partnership with NC State — with a portion of all Slobberin’ Sauce sales supporting student scholarships.

Aug 25, 2026

New Threads Fund Pays Forward Support Shared by Fall 2009 FTM Classmates

Eleven Wilson College graduates, led by Jessica Singleton ’09, have come together to help future designers bring their ideas to life by establishing the brand-new Threads Senior Fashion Show Support Fund.

Aug 25, 2026

Scott Mabry and Barbara Jackson Create Libraries Endowment to Support Librarians

The NC State University Libraries recently announced the creation of the Scott Mabry and Barbara Jackson Librarians of Excellence Endowment. The fund will provide support for faculty development in the Libraries.

Aug 25, 2026

U.S. Arboretum Director Richard T. Olsen To Lead Horticultural Science at NC State

Richard T. Olsen, director of the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., will begin leading NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science on Oct. 12. Olsen received the Margaret Pittman Horticultural Science Scholarship as an NC State undergraduate and, in his new role, wants to look for ways to increase horticultural scholarships with support from private donors, industry and nonprofits.

Aug 25, 2026

NC State, New York Power Authority and EPRI Demonstrate Solid State Transformer Success Under Real-World Conditions

NC State, in collaboration with the New York Power Authority and EPRI, has designed and tested a high-efficiency solid state transformer capable of handling up to one megawatt of power under real-world conditions. Srdjan Lukic, Lampe Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State, is the principal investigator on the project.

Aug 25, 2026

More Than a Studio: 15 Years of Teaching Students the Design, Make, Design Loop 

A new generation of instructors will soon lead students in the College of Design’s experiential summer program. The program’s lasting legacy is not only in its strong instructor team, but also through the support of late alumnus Henry W. Johnston, who established a $1 million endowment to ensure the program continues year after year.
First-generation college students pose for a photo with Mr. and Ms. Wuf during the 2026 From First to Future graduation event.

Aug 13, 2026

A First for Firsts

This spring, NC State hosted its inaugural graduation celebration for first-generation students and their families — a collaborative effort supported by First in the Pack, Parents and Families Services and NC State Alumni. Learn how philanthropy played a role in commemorating this milestone, and how you can help keep this tradition going in the academic years ahead.

Aug 13, 2026

Beloved Wolfpack Logo Gets a Bonus New Look

NC State’s revised “Slobbering Wolf” logo features cleaner, more modern styling and a hat that bears the university’s name. As with NC State’s other spirit marks, the purchase of officially licensed merchandise bearing the new Slobbering Wolf will support university scholarships through a portion of every sale.

Aug 13, 2026

National Science Foundation Renews Support for STEPS Center

The Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center, headquartered at NC State, has been awarded nearly $22.5 million in follow-on funding by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The new five-year award follows the $25 million in funding that established STEPS, which was one of only six NSF Science and Technology Centers to launch in the class of 2021.