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The Belltower, lit red in honor of an ACC basketball win.

Nov 18, 2025

Learn More About Our Legend in Stone

From celebrating big wins to officially installing a new chancellor, NC State has had plenty of reasons to light the Memorial Belltower red in recent weeks. Learn how this iconic symbol of the university came to be — and how private support helps it continue to shine.
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.
headshot of Delores Parker on a red background with rendering of belltower and quote about her giving out of gratitude for the opportunities she had

Oct 6, 2020

College of Education Donor Spotlight: Delores Parker ’78EDD

Delores Parker earned her doctorate at the College of Education, which she credits for preparing her academically for a successful career. Now, she gives back to the college as an investment to ensure other students have the same opportunities she did.
belltower

Sep 29, 2020

NC State Continues to Climb in National Rankings

NC State gains ground in the 2021 U.S. News ranking of America's best colleges. The university has moved up nine spots in the past five years, driven largely by student success. In another metric, the percentage of alumni providing financial support to the institution ticked up to 10.7%.
Jennifer Smith sitting on a bench with a small white dog

Sep 29, 2020

Scholarship Endowment Celebrates Education’s Everlasting Impact

Jennifer Smith and her husband, Tom, have established the Richard V. Hodges Scholarship Endowment at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in memory of her father. In addition to recognizing the importance her father placed on education, the scholarship reflects Smith’s commitment to animal welfare as a longtime advocate for animal rescue organizations.

Rashida Hodge headshot standing against brick wall

Sep 22, 2020

Engineering Alumna Hodge Recognized

NC State alumna, donor and volunteer Rashida Hodge has been named to Fortune Magazine's 40 Under 40 Technology List.

exterior of Poe Hall

Sep 15, 2020

Donor Support Boosts Access and Inclusion for Master of Arts in Teaching Program

Scholarships provided thanks to the College of Education Excellence Fund are helping a more diverse group of students prepare to make an impact through the teaching profession.
The NC State gateway.

Sep 1, 2020

Alumna Makes Lead Gift to Help Establish Endowment Honoring Tharp

NC State's Department of Computer Science recently announced efforts to establish the Dr. Alan L. Tharp Undergraduate Innovation Endowment in honor of Tharp, previous department chair and Alumni Distinguished Professor. The proposed endowment will provide programmatic funds, with a preference toward supporting and encouraging undergraduate research and innovation. The fundraising effort was seeded by a $12,000 gift from computer science alumna Marcia G. McLawhorn (B.S. ‘70).

Close of Dan Weathington at CALS event

Aug 18, 2020

Agriculture Loses Longtime Advocate Weathington

Dan Weathington, a longtime friend of NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a key supporter of the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative, passed away Aug. 3. Weathington was a true ambassador and advocate for North Carolina agriculture, said CALS Dean Richard Linton.
chancellor's aides posing together at the chancellor's residence

May 19, 2020

Chancellor’s Aides Reflect on Unique NC State Experience

Graduating Chancellor's Aides reflect on their experiences working with Chancellor Randy Woodson, getting to know NC State's dedicated donors and understanding the efforts of University Development.