Board of Trustees

Jul 28, 2020

Trustees Elect New Officers, Welcome New Member

Perry Safran of Raleigh, a former president of the Alumni Association, has joined NC State's Board of Trustees. Safran is a founding partner of the Safran Law Offices and a former Raleigh City Council member. He is a longtime supporter of the university, and is a member of the Peele Lifetime Giving Society and the Pullen Giving Society. He is a 2019 recipient of the Alumni Association’s Meritorious Service Award. The board recently elected Thomas E. Cabaniss as chair, Stanhope A. Kelly as first vice chair, Edward I. Weisiger Jr. as second vice chair and Ann B. Goodnight as secretary. 

Jul 28, 2020

Marks of Excellence: NC State Veterinary Hospital Leader Receives Special Honor

After taking note of Dr. Steven Marks’ singular performance under unprecedented circumstances at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, past president of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation and current board member Susan Ward and her husband Randy were moved to express their appreciation. They awarded Marks a Coat of Excellence, which honors impactful faculty clinicians, interns, residents or support staff members.   

Feb 25, 2020

In Memoriam: Bob Jordan

Alumnus Bob Jordan, who served North Carolina as a public official and business leader, died earlier this month. Jordan is remembered for his unwavering support of NC State for more than 60 years. He was a member and chair of the university’s Board of Trustees, among other roles, and his service and philanthropy earned him two of NC State's top honors: the Watauga Medal, for service, and the Menscer Cup, for philanthropy. 

Sep 10, 2019

Donor Spotlight: Dewayne Washington

Dewayne Washington made his mark on the football field, both at NC State and in the NFL. Now, along with his wife Adama, he's making his mark on the university as a donor and volunteer. 

Jul 23, 2019

Board of Trustees Elects Officers

NC State’s Board of Trustees elected officers for the coming year on July 10. The group includes longtime university volunteer leader and donor Tom Cabaniss as chair. 

Jul 2, 2019

NC State Announces Appointees to Board of Trustees

The North Carolina General Assembly has reappointed Jimmy Clark and Ann Goodnight to the North Carolina State University Board of Trustees. Clark was reappointed by the North Carolina Senate and Goodnight by the North Carolina House of Representatives. The two alumni, both extraordinary partners in the advancement of NC State, will serve four-year terms. 

Apr 2, 2019

Four Alumni Named to BOT

The UNC Board of Governors named Ed Stack, a former student body president, to the NC State Board of Trustees and reappointed three other alumni -- Chip Andrews, Stan Kelly and Dewayne Washington -- to the 13-member advisory board for four-year terms.