College of Design

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.

Chancellor Randy Woodson waves to the crowd at his installation ceremony in 2010.

Jul 22, 2024

Woodson’s Work Is His Legacy

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced that he will retire on June 30, 2025, kicking off an era of transition for a campus that has thrived under his leadership — especially when it comes to how philanthropic support powers the university.

the downtown Raleigh skyline framed by trees

May 20, 2024

New Gift From Peter A. Pappas ’83 Will Transform Real Estate Development in North Carolina

With a significant contribution from Peter A. Pappas ’83, NC State will become home to a new program that will prepare students for careers in real estate development. The Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program will provide a comprehensive approach to real estate development, focusing on land-use, transportation and open-space planning.

Demarcus Williams does the Wolfie in the Free Expression Tunnel

Apr 15, 2024

Designing an Inclusive College Experience

For College of Design alumnus Demarcus Williams, giving back is about helping current and future students have the same experience he did — or one that’s even better.

The copper wolves at Wolf Plaza near Talley on main campus. Photo by Marc Hall

Jan 30, 2024

NC State’s Winter Crowdfunding Campaigns Focus on Opportunity

From camps for high schoolers to research opportunities to service learning, NC State’s winter crowdfunding projects are all about expanding access to incredible experiences. Check out the projects and see how donor support can make a difference.

Jan 9, 2024

Top 10 Campus Sustainability Moments of 2023

Many people and projects from across NC State advanced sustainability in 2023. Here are a few of these extraordinary accomplishments, several of which were made possible because of the philanthropy of our Pack.

Dec 11, 2023

Chuck Flink Recognized as One of ASLA’s 2023 Awardees With LaGasse Medal

Charles A. “Chuck” Flink, FASLA, of Greenways Incorporated was recently named one of the American Society of Landscape Architects’ 2023 Honors Recipients. Flink is a committed NC State alumnus, donor and volunteer, including his current service on the NC State University Foundation Board.

The Just Communities Lab team. From left to right: Dong-Jae Yi, Amira Slocum, Kofi Boone, Anthony Dobbins, Joe LaMonica, Chitali Biswas.

Dec 5, 2023

New Just Communities Lab Advocates for Environmental Justice

Kofi Boone, Joseph D. Moore Distinguished Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, has formed a new lab at NC State that uses design and planning as a tool to address environmental justice concerns.

Oct 27, 2023

First Speaker Named for Architecture Endowed Lecture Series

Carol Wilson, a two-time NC State alumna, has been announced as the first speaker for a new architecture lecture series endowed in honor of Roger Clark, who has taught in the College of Design for more than 45 years.

Brooks Hall at the College of Design on a spring day. Photo by Marc Hall.

Sep 18, 2023

NC State University Foundation Awards Four Grants to College of Design

Thanks to philanthropic support from the foundation, the College of Design is poised to implement or expand several new programs in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.