Athletics

Aug 22, 2023

On the Path to Success

No matter what area — or areas — of NC State you support, your generosity makes a big difference throughout our campus. Our students graduate into successful careers, our faculty drive game-changing research and our programs build valuable connections, expanding our reach and your impact far beyond Raleigh. This past academic year, 36,159 donors joined us on a path to a bolder, brighter future. Learn more about how donor support is powering the extraordinary in a new school year. 

May 16, 2023

A Mother’s Love in Free Throws

For the fifth Mother’s Day in a row, former NC State women’s basketball player and prominent television analyst Debbie Antonelli spent a grueling 24 hours in her driveway making free throws to raise money for the Special Olympics. 

Apr 11, 2023

Trea and Kristen Turner Pledge $1 Million to Baseball, Gymnastics

Former Wolfpack student-athletes Trea Turner and Kristen (Harabedian) Turner have made a $1 million pledge to NC State Athletics. The Turners’ generous gift will benefit both the baseball and gymnastics programs and marks the largest gift from a former NC State student-athlete who is currently playing professionally. 

Apr 4, 2023

Full Court, Full Circle

Jalen Latta will leave NC State in May with two degrees and three ACC championship rings, thanks to his time as a manager for the women’s basketball team. His success story also intersects with the 1983 Wolfpack men’s NCAA title team — with one key assist connected to a member of that legendary squad. 

Mar 24, 2023

New Gift From Doerens Will Empower Student Success

A generous gift from Dave and Sara Doeren will establish OnePack Empowered, a new initiative at NC State to support students with executive functioning challenges and those who are neurodivergent. The gift represents a next step in the Doerens’ longtime, passionate advocacy and support for people with special needs. 

Mar 7, 2023

Salmon Family Gives Back to Serve Others

For more than 20 years, the Salmon family have been Wolfpack Club supporters and enjoyed giving back to NC State’s athletics programs. They have also given back on the academic side of the university via need-based scholarships, study abroad opportunities and more. 

Jan 16, 2023

The Women’s Movement

A half-century after Title IX became law, female student-athletes at NC State are thriving — and athletics scholarships are helping. 

Jan 3, 2023

NC State University Foundation Honors 2022 Godwin, Menscer Winners

Two couples were recently recognized for their generosity, commitment and service to the Wolfpack — Dewayne and Adama Washington with the Godwin Award and Fred and Barbara Wilson with the Menscer Cup. 

Jan 3, 2023

Collective Thoughts

Scott Wood ’13 talks about the Pack of Wolves NIL Collective and what it means for NC State’s student-athletes. 

Nov 14, 2022

Safran Family Pledges $1.1M to Baseball Enhancement Project

NC State graduate and longtime Wolfpack supporter Perry Safran and his wife, Susan, have pledged $1.1 million to the Baseball Enhancement Plan. This is the seventh major commitment for the project, which will impact NC State baseball’s competitive future and significantly enhance the game-day experience at Doak Field at Dail Park.