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Michael Sanderson (left) and Chancellor Kevin Howell holding up the wolfie hand sign.

Feb 10, 2026

Young Alumni: Michael Sanderson

Michael Sanderson ’17, ’24, finished his second degree from NC State two years ago, but as a new member of the College of Engineering’s Young Alumni Advisory Board, his time with the Wolfpack is only getting started.
A photo of two men on a stage presenting to a crowd. Sisngs read "NC State Acceleration Fund: Andrews Launch Accelerator" on either side of them. In the botto-right corner of the image is a QR code an the URL go.ncsu.edu/ala written underneath. In the top-left are the words "Andrews Launch Accelerator" and under that "applications open until Mar. 31."

Jan 27, 2026

Build Your Business With the Andrews Launch Accelerator

The Andrews Launch Accelerator, which was made possible by a generous $1,000,000 donation from NC State supporters Lyn and Chip Andrews, helps Wolfpack founders turn their dreams into reality.
An infographic with "I Give Because ..." written in white on the left half against a background of red and a photo of Kelly Hook speaking at a lectern in her graduation regalia on the right.

Jan 27, 2026

Hooked on the Pack

Kelly Hook ’11 is a former NC State student body president, alumna volunteer, Alumni board of directors member and lifelong Wolfpack advocate. Hook explains why, even after moving to San Francisco, New York and Montana, NC State remains a constant for her.
The wolf wood sculpture in Talley Student Union

Jan 26, 2026

‘Why We Give’: Tori and Kerr Collins

The Caldwell Fellows Program is made possible by the generous support of donors, including the Collins family. Learn what inspires Tori ’89 and Kerr to be part of sustaining this transformative program.
A photo of some of the buildings making up the Albright Entrepreneurs Village and a courtyard in the middle.

Jan 26, 2026

Exploring Life at the Albright Entrepreneurs Village

Learn how students at the Albright Entrepreneurs Village live, connect and launch their ideas in this unique community supported by NC State alumnus Andy Albright.
Elle Whitlock in her master's graduation gown holding up her cap with the Memorial Belltower in the background against a cloudless blue sky.

Jan 20, 2026

Advancing Into a Statistics Career

Before she graduated from NC State last semester for the second time, College of Sciences alumna Elle Whitlock sat down to recount how she fell in love with the university — and how private support made her academic journey possible.
Ishita Pai Raikar smiling in her red graduation cap and gown while standing in front of a forest in the back-right and a field with a fence in the back-left.

Jan 20, 2026

Innovation at the Intersection of People and Technology

Ishita Pai Raiker graduated from the College of Engineering last semester with a degree in computer engineering and a minor in philosophy. The new alumna has left a lasting impact on NC State through programs such as the Grand Challenge Scholars, Social Innovation Fellows and transformative research in cutting-edge labs.
Abby Johnson stands at a scenic overlook gesturing toward the Linville Falls below and in the background. Photo provided

Jan 20, 2026

Abby Johnson ’25 Turns Passion Into Purpose Through Scholarship Support

With support from the Carroll and Dawn Mann Wildlife Conservation Scholarship, Abby Johnson was able to complete her bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology last May. Learn more about this young alumna and how private support enabled her to learn, grow and succeed during her time on campus.
From left: Abby Pfizenmaier and Lyndenise Berdecia Rivera hold up the wolfie hand sign in front of Reynolds Coliseum with a crowd of people behind them waiting to enter the building.

Jan 12, 2026

Walk Through Campus With NC State Alumnus Lyndenise Berdecia Rivera

Communication major Abby Pfizenmaier interviews Lyndenise Berdecia Rivera as they walk from the Memorial Belltower to Reynolds Coliseum. Hear why Berdecia Rivera gives back to the university as the ‪NC State Alumni‬ Association’s board chair, why she chose the Poole College of Management for her undergraduate degree and her advice to current students.
From left: John Amein, Michael Kudenov and Happy Amein facing the camera and smiling, with cabinets and equipment in the background.

Jan 12, 2026

Sensing Success

A professorship established by John Amein ’84 and his wife, Happy, supports Michael Kudenov’s research on sensor development, which is growing more success for North Carolina agriculture.