Alumni

Meredith Martinez holding up the NC State wolf hand sign.

Jan 14, 2025

A ‘Dream Come True’ Supported by Day of Giving

Meredith Martinez left NC State in 2017 as a proud alumna of the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE), but she always knew she wasn’t saying goodbye forever. Martinez, who is now an assistant teaching professor and the coordinator of undergraduate advising for CCEE, was hired last year thanks to gifts made on Day of Giving.

Artist's rendering of W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory

Jan 14, 2025

Cutting-Edge Flex Factory to Honor Textile Titan W. Duke Kimbrell ’49

Textile innovation and entrepreneurship at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles will reach new heights with the newly named W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory.

Jan 7, 2025

Podcast: NC State University Foundation, With Bentina Terry

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Bentina Terry, chair of the NC State University Foundation’s Board of Directors, to discuss the foundation and its invaluable work.

Jan 7, 2025

Steve ’62 and Frosene Zeis Receive the 2024 Menscer Cup Award

The Zeises received the prestigious 2024 Menscer Cup Award in honor of their transformative philanthropy to the Wilson College of Textiles, advancing student scholarships, workforce development and faculty leadership.

Chancellor Randy Woodson (left) and Jeff Williams

Jan 7, 2025

The Intersection of Tech and Arts: Chancellor Woodson Talks Innovation With Apple COO Jeff Williams

Filmed in front of a live audience of NC State alumni, Chancellor Randy Woodson visits the Bay Area for a conversation with NC State alum/supporter and Apple COO Jeff Williams.

From left: Chancellor Randy Woodson, Arielle Chambers and Ryan de Jong.

Jan 7, 2025

2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards

During Red and White Week 2024, the NC State Alumni Association honored the Wolfpack alumni whose successes have increased the value of an NC State degree and added to the university’s growing legacy of excellence, impact and service.

Henry Campen Jr., center, received the Godwin Red Torch Award from the NC State University Foundation earlier this month. Bentina Terry, left, chair of the foundation’s board of directors, and Chancellor Randy Woodson presented the award. Courtesy of Renee Sprink Photography.

Dec 17, 2024

NC State University Foundation Recognizes Campen, Zeises

NC State volunteers and donors Henry Campen Jr. and Steve and Frosene Zeis were honored recently for their outstanding commitment to the university. The NC State University Foundation recognized the trio during its annual awards ceremony and dinner with the Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award and the Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup, respectively.

Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Eta Omicron Chapter recognize Samir Flagg (center) as the first recipient of the fraternity’s new Alpha Brotherhood Scholarship. Photo provided.

Dec 17, 2024

New Fraternity Scholarship Connects Alumni With Students

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Eta Omicron Chapter came together to create a new namesake scholarship fund to help current and future students achieve their academic goals.

Mary Fedewa '91 — flanked by Poole College Dean Frank Buckless (L) and NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson (R) — holding Poole College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Dec 10, 2024

Poole College Graduate Mary Fedewa Receives 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award

During NC State’s Red and White Week, Mary Fedewa ’91 was presented with Poole College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of her career success and support for the university.

Dec 10, 2024

Hal Lawton Named 2024 College of Natural Resources Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

The College of Natural Resources has named Hal Lawton its 2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year in recognition of his esteemed career and contributions to the university through service and philanthropy.