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Fulfilling Career in Paper Science Prompts Alumna to Give Others a Chance

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Chancellor installation billboard slide

Oct 20, 2025

Watch the Installation of Kevin Howell

Kevin Howell will be formally installed as the 15th chancellor of NC State on Oct. 30 at 11 a.m., and the entire Wolfpack is invited to watch the ceremony via livestream. Hear from a lifelong leader who cherishes NC State’s roots, enjoys deep ties to the Wolfpack community and has a strong vision for our university’s future.
A hand throwing paper into a recycling bin

Oct 20, 2025

From Tailgate Trash to Transformative Leadership: Paul Mobley’s “Chuck It” Legacy

When Paul Mobley applied to the Caldwell Fellows program as a student at NC State, he never imagined that his stipend proposal would become a campus-wide sustainability initiative, let alone a defining experience that would shape his future career.
Katelyn Stack and her family at Carter-Finley Stadium

Oct 7, 2025

Paying It Forward: CALS Alumni for Student Success

NC State alumna and Gordon Family Farm to Philanthropy Scholarship recipient Katelyn Stack received career guidance during college. Now, she’s offering that same support to others through the CALS Alumni for Student Success (CASS) Program, which connects CALS alumni with current students for one-on-one career coaching.
Professor and Extension specialst in Entomology and plant pathology, Hannah Burrack and a young child examine a small bug they found in a corn field at the Lake Wheeler farm. Photo by Marc Hall

Oct 7, 2025

Bridging the Gap: Locally Grown Helps Farmers

With help from the NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic’s Andrews Launch Accelerator, John Ange (JA) Kernodle was able to transform his idea of creating an app to help solve problems in both farmer accessibility to the market and consumer demand into a reality. The Accelerator is the product of a $1 million donation from NC State supporters Lyn and Chip Andrews.
Chancellor Kevin Howell addresses the audience at the 2025 NC State Honors event.

Sep 23, 2025

2025 Awards Ceremony Recognizes NC State Supporters in Style

The newly combined NC State Honors event was the perfect way to honor Wolfpack members who have gone above and beyond in their service and generosity to the university.
Jacqueline Fennell twirls in a bright pink tutu

Sep 19, 2025

Joyful Noise

Jacqueline Fennell ’06 spent her life making sure she was heard. To celebrate her legacy and commitment to ensuring student success, NC State has established a special scholarship fund in her memory.
Wolf Plaza copper wolf statues

Sep 19, 2025

#GivingPack and Making an Impact

Check out all the ways our Pack is making an impact through the biggest giving day of the year.
The Memorial Belltower podcast logo.

Sep 15, 2025

Podcast: Becoming a Park Scholar, With Eva Feucht

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Eva Feucht, director of the Park Scholarships program, to discuss its application process — including how supportive Pack members make the selection committee possible.
Rodolphe Barrangou

Sep 15, 2025

Focused on the Future

Rodolphe Barrangou, the Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Professor in Probiotics Research and a 2025 CALS Distinguished Alumni Award winner, reflects on his journey from an NC State graduate student to a world-renowned scientist.
Sally Sutton Williard in Tasmania, Australia. Photo provided

Sep 15, 2025

Fulfilling Career in Paper Science Prompts Alumna to Give Others a Chance

Sally Sutton Williard ’84, who earned a degree in pulp and paper technology from the College of Natural Resources and then made a career out of paper innovations, established the Sally Sutton Williard Paper Science and Engineering Scholarship in 2023 to benefit future students.