Athletics

Dec 3, 2024

Wolfpack Player and Jenkins MBA Student Collin Smith Looks Ahead

NC State’s Collin Smith has excelled on the field and in the classroom, balancing football, internships and the Jenkins MBA program. Learn how Smith’s hard work and determination are shaping his future.

Four women in graduation gowns throwing their caps in front of Talley Student Union.

Oct 7, 2024

Day of Giving: One Day, Year-Round Impact

It’s been six months since NC State Day of Giving 2024. Learn more about how we came together for 24 hours to make a difference all year long.

New and previous recipients of the Watauga Medal sing the NC State alma mater during the 2024 award ceremony.

Sep 18, 2024

Goodnight, Hooks and Stallings Honored With 2024 Watauga Medals

The Board of Trustees has bestowed NC State’s highest nonacademic honor on Ann Goodnight, Jake Hooks and Charlie Stallings for their dedication to advancing the university through their volunteer leadership, advocacy and financial generosity.

Carter-Finley Stadium during an NC State football game

Sep 3, 2024

Wolfpack Introduces New Wave of Enhancements Ahead of 2024 Football Season

NC State Athletics has made improvements and added amenities that will make game day at Carter-Finley Stadium even better for 2024, including several changes to TowneBank Center. The West Side Tower that stretches from endzone to endzone was renamed TowneBank Center for a 10-year period beginning in 2022 following a generous $5 million gift.

Mar 19, 2024

Podcast: Wolfpack Philanthropy With Gayle Lanier

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by NC State alumna and supporter Gayle Lanier to discuss why giving back to the university is so important to her.

NC State center River Baldwin's teammates congratulate her for a career-best game against No. 3 Colorado.

Jan 9, 2024

Inside Strength

It’s not a stretch to say that 6-foot-5 center and CALS graduate student River Baldwin is making the most of her opportunities this season, both on and off the court. The talented and hard-working student-athlete is in her final year of basketball eligibility, needing only an internship to complete an online master’s degree in youth, family and community sciences.

Dec 12, 2023

Podcast: Extraordinary Entrepreneurship With Andy Albright

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Andy Albright, an NC State alumnus, donor and board member, to discuss why he supports his alma mater and what kind of difference he is making.

David Thompson and other attendees watch as a new statue in his likeness is unveiled next to Reynolds Coliseum.

Dec 11, 2023

New Statue Honors NC State Basketball Great

Supported by donors, the newest statue outside of Reynolds Coliseum honors former men’s basketball standout and national champion David Thompson.

Oct 17, 2023

Wolfpack Club to Launch Red Wolf Society

This new organization, which will launch in October, will consist of Wolfpack Club Members who wish to give philanthropically in support of Wolfpack Athletics.

From left: Fleming, Jennifer and Robbie Fulford pose for a photo with Ms. Wuf with NC State Athletics staff in the background of the newly dedicated Fulford Family Weight Room.

Oct 3, 2023

Robert B. Fulford Family Weight Room is Dedicated

The strength and conditioning facility in the Murphy Football Center was recently dedicated as The Robert B. Fulford Family Weight Room. Robbie and Jennifer Fulford, both 1992 graduates, made a generous contribution to NC State Athletics that helped fund the refurbishment and renovation of the space.