Places

May 28, 2019

Celebrate the Belltower

Built to honor the alumni killed in World War I, the Memorial Belltower has become a symbol of inspiration and a centerpiece for the Wolfpack community. Now, we’re calling on you to celebrate its next milestone by sharing photos and memories from every era and occasion before May 31. 

May 20, 2019

Sharing a Key to NC State’s Past

Whether telling surprising stories while leading tours of the Memorial Belltower or unlocking its door for surprise photos, retired vice chancellor Tom Stafford serves as a keeper of the flame of Wolfpack spirit. 

Mar 19, 2019

#GivingPack: Philanthropy at Work

Each day, across NC State, students, faculty, researchers and staff encounter extraordinary experiences and opportunities made possible by donor support. Learn more about how donors who join us in our Campaign change the future for NC State — and the world. 

Mar 12, 2019

Plant Sciences Launch Director’s Report

This year will be a monumental one for the Plant Sciences Initiative. Learn more about how NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is preparing to address the grand challenges of an ever-changing world – and about opportunities for getting involved. 

Sep 10, 2018

An Extraordinary Year

Thanks to the support of alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends, NC State experienced another outstanding fundraising year and has achieved 84 percent of its goal for the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign. 

Aug 28, 2018

Extraordinary Places in Action: Fitts-Woolard Hall

A new video illustrates how Fitts-Woolard Hall goes beyond bricks and mortar. The result of a unique public-private partnership, which includes the transformational support of Edward P. Fitts Jr. and Edgar S. Woolard Jr. and the generous commitment of over 300 alumni, Fitts-Woolard Hall will have an extraordinary impact on teaching, learning, research and industry. 

Jun 12, 2018

Praxair Champions College of Engineering

Praxair, one of the world’s leading industrial gas producers, is among the biggest supporters of programs including Women in Engineering and the college's Minority Engineering Programs. Praxair and NC State have collaborated on sustainability efforts, graduate research symposiums, Ph.D. recruitment weekends and scholarship funding. Now, the firm is sponsoring a student innovation lounge that will be located on the second floor of the new Fitts-Woolard Hall. 

Jun 5, 2018

College of Veterinary Medicine Breaks Ground at Reedy Creek Equine Farm

NC State took another step forward in bold efforts to expand its equine program's educational and service potential during a May 21 ceremony. The new Reedy Creek Equine Farm, located minutes from the College of Veterinary Medicine campus, will be a modern home for equine reproductive services and a shared space also housing faculty and students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The donor-backed facility, along with the recent establishment of the Tiffany and Randy Ramsey Equine Sports Medicine Program, are part of a $37.9-million plan to provide state-of-the-art equine services. 

May 29, 2018

Alumna Continues Her Support of the College of Engineering

Rashida Hodge is one of the youngest College of Engineering alumni to establish a scholarship, and she recently pledged to support construction on Fitts-Woolard Hall. Her philanthropy is motivated by furthering the mission of the university that helped launch her career and by inspiring young female and African-American engineers. 

May 29, 2018

College of Engineering Mourns Loss of Dean Emeritus

Dr. Nino A. Masnari, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering and dean emeritus of the College of Engineering at NC State, passed away May 19. His long list of academic and leadership accomplishments included increasing philanthropic support for the college, and Masnari and his wife, Judy, also endowed a scholarship for engineering undergraduates. In 2006 the college named the main entrance to the engineering building cluster on Centennial Campus the Nino A. Masnari Engineering Gateway in recognition of “his many contributions to educational and research program development ... and for vision and leadership in moving the College of Engineering to Centennial Campus.”