Division of Academic and Student Affairs

May 16, 2023

Howling Success: Kiran Soma

Kiran Soma ’24 is double majoring in chemistry and communication media, a Park Scholar, a member of the University Honors Program and the winner of Arts NC State’s 2023 Creative Artist Award in Theatre. 

May 2, 2023

Up for the Challenge

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, a lot of perseverance and a little help from private philanthropy, Omry Brewster is using NC State as a springboard to a big and bright future. 

May 2, 2023

Drake Receives Seven Seals Award

Nick Drake, the director of Jeffrey Wright Military and Veteran Services, was recently recognized for his “meritorious leadership and initiative in support of the men and women who serve America in the National Guard and Reserve.” 

Apr 25, 2023

Learning Leadership Through the Arts

Timothy Humphrey ’96, NC State alumnus, donor and Board of Trustees member, gained skills as an usher and house manager for Stewart Theatre that he uses today as chief analytics officer for IBM. 

Apr 25, 2023

Howling Success: Joshua Wright

Joshua Wright is a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, producer and host for TRIO’s Beyond the Bell Tower podcast, and a member of NC State’s Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir. 

Apr 4, 2023

DASA Becomes Five-Time Day of Giving Champion for Total Gifts

For the fifth consecutive year, the Wolfpack rallied to help the Division of Academic and Student Affairs earn the most gifts for NC State’s 2023 Day of Giving. On the day, the division raised more than $1.3 million through 2,100-plus gifts. 

Apr 4, 2023

Student Media Raises Nearly $4,500 From Day of Giving

NC State Student Media raised nearly $4,500 from 36 donors during NC State’s fifth annual Day of Giving, part of the 16,744 gifts totaling $34,019,746 that NC State received overall during the 2023 event. 

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 21, 2023

Grant Will Create New Study-Abroad Opportunities for TRIO Students

A recent gift from the Goodwin Meissner Family Foundation makes studying abroad more feasible and accessible for students in NC State’s TRIO programs. The grant will help TRIO develop a summer experience that exposes students to a different global and cultural context not ordinarily accessible. 

Mar 13, 2023

Help Feed the Pack Move Forward This Day of Giving

In honor of Feed the Pack’s 10th anniversary and Feed the Pack’s move to the Pack Essentials Hub, longtime pantry supporters Steve ’79 and Gladys Deaton have established a special challenge for Day of Giving. When the Feed the Pack Food Pantry Fund receives 250 gifts, the Deatons will give $25,000 to support the Pack Essentials program.