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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. 

Bethany Lee holding a DNA model

Jul 22, 2024

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Bethany Lee to Share Love for Science in the Classroom

As a Goodnight Scholar and a recipient of two other College of Education scholarships, Bethany Lee is able to focus on academics and become the best science educator she can be. 

Wolf Plaza in the fall

Jun 17, 2024

Goodnight Scholars Program Announces the Class of 2028 and Transfer Class of 2027

The 50 students entering the class of 2028 hail from 34 counties across the state of North Carolina. The 50 students joining the transfer class of 2027 come from 25 North Carolina counties. 

Brianna Soto

Jun 3, 2024

Meet College of Education Grad Brianna Soto ’24

Goodnight Scholar and new NC State alumna Brianna Soto believes the skills she learned in the College of Education will not only help her succeed in her future career but have also prepared her to understand what others need to succeed in the workplace. 

The Memorial Belltower

May 20, 2024

Goodnight Scholarships Celebrates the Graduating Class of 2024

The Goodnight Scholars’ class of 2024 left NC State better than they came, contributing their leadership, research, talents and passions to uplifting the Wolfpack community and everyone they came in contact with. 

Mika'el Chabeda in his cap and gown on the Court of North Carolina

May 13, 2024

Forward Thinking

Hands-on experience in agroecology and plant biology has prepared Goodnight Scholar Mika’el Chabeda to make a difference in the world. 

Students holding up the Wolfpack hand sign

Apr 22, 2024

Goodnight Scholarships Selects Finalists for Transfer Class of 2027

The Goodnight Scholarships program has revealed the finalists who will participate in its annual Transfer Finalist Interview Day. From the Finalist Interview Day, 50 students will be invited to join the Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program’s class of 2027. 

Willamina Ingle

Apr 1, 2024

Goodnight Spotlight: Willamina Ingle

Learn how the Goodnight Scholars program is supporting this future doctor’s journey. 

Goodnight Scholar finalists clapping in a line

Mar 19, 2024

Goodnight Scholarships Select Finalists for Class of 2028

The 102 finalists were selected from a pool of candidates from across North Carolina and represent 84 high schools, 45 counties and six NC State academic colleges. 

The Technology Tower podcast logo.

Mar 1, 2024

Podcast: Goodnight Grad James B. Robertson

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by James B. Robertson, a two-time NC State alumnus currently working on his doctorate in the College of Sciences, to discuss how private support from Dr. Jim and Mrs. Ann Goodnight has greatly furthered his academic career.