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May 20, 2025

2025 Andrews Launch Accelerator Cohort Announced

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic is gearing up to support seven teams this summer through its NC State Acceleration Fund, the product of a $1 million donation from Lyn and Chip Andrews. Through the fund and sponsorships, the clinic allocates equity-free capital to startups that complete the Andrews Launch Accelerator program.
Members of the Albright Entrepreneurs Village stand in front of the Jennette’s Pier sign on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

May 20, 2025

Students Dive Into Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Outer Banks

The Albright Entrepreneurs Village traveled to the Outer Banks this spring to explore history, science, entrepreneurship and how they make this coastal economy thrive. The village is made possible through the generous support of NC State alumnus Andy Albright ’86.
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.
Members of the NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship pose for a photo during their 2025 spring break trip to Silicon Valley

Apr 29, 2025

An Entrepreneurial Exploration of Silicon Valley

Every spring, NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship takes a group of students to experience the bustling hub of innovation in Silicon Valley. This year, students toured 10 businesses, often hosted by Wolfpack alumni — some of whom took this same trip when they were students.
Wolf Plaza

Apr 22, 2025

Caldwell Fellows Alumni Practice Servant Leadership at NC State

NC State boasts a remarkable connection to the Caldwell Fellows program, with 18 of its faculty and staff members being former Fellows. These individuals exemplify servant leadership in their work, carrying forward the principles they learned during their time in the program.
Burlington Distinguished Professor Roger Barker (right), founder and director of the newly named Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center, works with John Morton-Aslanis, research scholar and thermal lab manager, to conduct a test using PyroMan™, a life-size manikin designed to evaluate the performance of thermal protective clothing.

Apr 15, 2025

Milliken Naming Investment Fuels NC State Research in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center

A $1.5 million investment from the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation will accelerate protective and comfort research and create critical graduate fellowships in the newly named Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center.
Albright Entrepreneurs Village

Apr 1, 2025

Life at the Albright Entrepreneurs Village

The Albright Entrepreneurs Village, located on Centennial Campus, was made possible by the generosity of NC State alumnus Andy Albright. Open to sophomores and above, this dynamic living and learning community offers a unique environment where students can engage with entrepreneurship on and off campus.
The Wilson College of Textiles campus.

Apr 1, 2025

Good Jeans

At Cone Denim, Wilson College of Textiles alumna and former scholarship recipient Caitlyn Holt ’12, ’13 MR has helped solve the denim dilemma — from comfort to sustainability.
Ron and Dale Terry, center, with several students in the College of Natural Resources and then-Dean Mary Watzin.

Mar 25, 2025

One Day’s Giving Leads to Years of New Learning Experiences for NC State Students

Day of Giving 2025 marks the perfect occasion for Ron and Dale Terry to make a major gift that will benefit students in the College of Natural Resources far into the future.
Dean and Gail Bunce with Mr. Wuf at a past Day of Giving event.

Mar 25, 2025

Giving Back on Day of Giving

Longtime NC State supporters Dean Bunce ’86 and his wife, Gail, have pledged challenge gifts every year on Day of Giving. This year is no different.