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Pullen Society Welcomes 112 New Members in 2023 Induction Ceremony

Planned Giving

Chancellor Randy Woodson, center, presents Kristin and Brian Holder with their Pullen Society membership certificate. Photos by Becky Kirkland.

May 1, 2025

Record Attendance for an Extraordinary Event

The 2025 Pullen Society induction was the group’s highest-attended ceremony to date, with 300 members of the Wolfpack coming together to welcome this year’s cohort of planned gift-makers.
The Memorial Belltower podcast logo.

Feb 25, 2025

Podcast: Clyde Sorenson – NC State Alumnus, Distinguished Professor and Donor

Clyde Sorenson, an NC State alumnus, distinguished professor and supporter, was recently named the university’s winner of the 2025 UNC Board of Governors Award for Teaching Excellence. Learn more about Sorenson and his impact on the Wolfpack in this archival episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast.
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.
The Memorial Belltower podcast logo.

Jun 17, 2024

Podcast: Clyde Sorenson – NC State Alumnus, Distinguished Professor and Donor

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Clyde Sorenson, an NC State alumnus, distinguished professor and donor, to discuss the impact of private support on his work and the university as a whole.
A group photo of many of the 2024 Pullen Society inductees, and Mr. and Ms. Wuf. Photo by Marc Hall.

May 13, 2024

Pullen Society Welcomes New Members at 2024 Induction Event

The annual ceremony, the 30th since NC State’s legacy society was created, took place in Reynolds Coliseum and included a surprise ending that left guests smiling.
The Wolf Plaza podcast logo.

Jan 23, 2024

Podcast: Planned Giving With Katherine Miller

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Katherine Miller, the executive director of NC State’s Office of Gift Planning, to discuss planned giving and its importance to the university’s ongoing success.
Anne Porter-Sasser and Neal Sasser

Jan 9, 2024

Celebrating Life, Love and Legacy Through Planned Giving

NC State made a powerful and lasting impact on Anne Porter-Sasser and Neal Sasser during their early years. Now, through several special estate gifts, this Wolfpack couple is planning to return the favor.
Clyde Sorenson teaching Entomology 201

Dec 11, 2023

9,000 Students and Counting

Students who enroll in Entomology 201 to fulfill a science requirement don’t expect such a memorable class, but Clyde Sorenson — a three-time Wolfpack alumnus, a donor and a distinguished professor — has been perfecting his delivery over 27 years of teaching at NC State. Sorenson was recently featured on the NC State Philanthropy Podcast to detail his extraordinary contributions to his alma mater.
The Memorial Belltower at dusk and night. Photo by Marc Hall.

Dec 11, 2023

Four College of Engineering Professors Among Most Cited Researchers in the World

Four NC State faculty members from the College of Engineering were recently recognized on Clarivate’s 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers. Michael D. Dickey, Camille and Henry Dreyfus Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, was among them.
Special Pullen Society certificates were presented to each new member during the 2023 induction event.

May 2, 2023

Pullen Society Welcomes 112 New Members in 2023 Induction Ceremony

NC State’s R. Stanhope Pullen Society celebrates Pack members who have made a planned gift supporting the university through their wills, trusts, IRA rollovers and more. This year’s induction event was held in historic Reynolds Coliseum and included a special tie-in with the men’s basketball team’s 1983 NCAA Championship win.