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BOT Chair Leads Philanthropic Effort to Honor Woodson

Celebrating Transformation

Chancellor Woodson, Tom Kenan, and Nancy Cable posing in front of the Woodson Hall construction site

May 1, 2025

New Gift From Kenan Charitable Trust Honors Woodson, Enhances Woodson Hall

The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust has committed $5 million to Woodson Hall, NC State’s newest academic building and the university’s highest priority capital project.
Chancellor Randy Woodson, center, presents Kristin and Brian Holder with their Pullen Society membership certificate. Photos by Becky Kirkland.

May 1, 2025

Record Attendance for an Extraordinary Event

The 2025 Pullen Society induction was the group’s highest-attended ceremony to date, with 300 members of the Wolfpack coming together to welcome this year’s cohort of planned gift-makers.
Rendering of Woodson Hall

Jan 7, 2025

Elevating a Legacy in Woodson Hall

A new naming gift from Board of Trustees member Timothy Humphrey ’96 celebrates NC State’s transformation.
Chancellor Woodson and two students helping carry items during move-in weekend.

Dec 10, 2024

Chancellor Woodson in the Words of His Wolfpack

Randy Woodson has led NC State’s meteoric rise over the past 14 years, but he doesn’t like to take credit for it. So we turned to our community to tell his story.
Ms. Wuf poses with students at Pack Appreciation Day

Nov 7, 2024

Red and White Week Celebrates NC State — and a Transformational Legacy

The Wolfpack community gathered for a week full of events in celebration of our university, our community, our impact and our transformation under Chancellor Woodson.
Mohamed Mansour

Oct 29, 2024

Gifts From Sir Mohamed Mansour ’68 Fuel Students’ Drive to Succeed

Sir Mohamed Mansour’s recent gift to expand the International Student Support Fund is inspired by his own experiences as an international student in need of a second chance. He is also expanding opportunities with the Mansour International Graduate Fellowship and Global Engagement Awards Funds. 
Chancellor Randy Woodson meets with students and families during move in, Fall 2024. Photo by Marc Hall

Oct 15, 2024

Tell Us Your Favorite Chancellor Woodson Stories

To join in the celebration of Chancellor Woodson’s tenure at NC State as he prepares to retire, share your favorite memories and thank-you messages with the whole Wolfpack community. Your responses could be featured online and in an upcoming oral history project.
Magazine illustration by Gwen Keraval of NC State's campus

Oct 15, 2024

Time Well Spent

From campus improvements to a historic campaign, Chancellor Randy Woodson’s tenure has been marked by success at every level.
Former NC State University Foundation Board Chair Trent Ragland (left) and Chancellor Randy Woodson (right) with Jim and Kathrine Owens at the 2017 Menscer Cup celebration.

Sep 3, 2024

James and Kathrine Owens Celebrate Transformation With New Gift

A $2 million commitment from former Board of Trustees chair Dr. James Owens and his wife, Kathrine, to the Celebrating Transformation Initiative will benefit three areas at NC State.
the summer sun shines over the Memorial Belltower

Aug 1, 2024

BOT Chair Leads Philanthropic Effort to Honor Woodson

Chair of the Board of Trustees Ed Weisiger Jr. ’82 and his wife Betsy Fleming have made two lead gifts to launch a philanthropic effort honoring NC State’s transformation under Chancellor Randy Woodson.