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Apr 21, 2026

Leader of the Pack: Textiles Raises $8.7 Million to Transform Students’ Lives

On Day of Giving 2026, the Wilson College of Textiles led NC State’s leaderboard, raising $8,709,476 from 549 gifts to make the college more affordable for students and strengthen its world-class academic programs.

Apr 21, 2026

Record Number of Donors Support the Libraries on Day of Giving

A record number of donors bolstered NC State University Libraries’ support of student success and affordable education with 426 gifts on Day of Giving 2026.

Apr 21, 2026

Poole College Announces 2026 Annual Student Award Winners

The Poole College of Management has created several awards to recognize students graduating in May whose outstanding efforts have contributed to the college’s success. The awards are made possible thanks to an endowment established by Poole alumnus Alex Darden ’98 in honor of his father, Jim.

Apr 21, 2026

‘Make It Meaningful’

The Miller Family Faculty Award will support and elevate mid-career faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with three-year awards that bridge the gap between associate and full professors.

Apr 21, 2026

Open House Draws Thousands to CVM Campus

Thousands of people explored the Terry Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Clinic, the Large Animal Hospital and the rest of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s campus recently when the college opened its doors to display its contributions to science, One Health and the field of veterinary medicine.

Apr 21, 2026

Tucker Family Libraries Makerspace Endowment Supports Wolfpack’s Busy Makers

The Tucker Family Libraries Makerspace Endowment will support the NC State University Libraries’ Makerspace Program, including the Makerspace at the Hill Library and the Maker Studio at the Hunt Library. The Tuckers’ generous gift helps ensure that 3D printing, sewing, crafting, electronics and more will be accessible to all NC State students.

Apr 21, 2026

Exploring Entrepreneurship Beyond Raleigh With the Albright Entrepreneurs Village

A group of Albright Entrepreneurs Village students explored Charleston, South Carolina, over spring break to learn more about entrepreneurship in this booming ecosystem.
An injured turtle standing in grass, with tape on the back of its shell to help it heal.

Apr 14, 2026

Turtle-ing Together Through Time

A planned gift will help the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Turtle Rescue Team continue to rescue and rehabilitate turtles — as well as other reptiles and amphibians — for many years to come.
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Apr 14, 2026

Podcast: All-In Alumni, With Lyndenise Berdecía Rivera

On the Season 5 finale of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Lyndenise Berdecia Rivera, chair of NC State Alumni’s board of directors, to talk about her experiences with the university and why she chooses to give back.
Wolf statue in Wolf Plaza

Apr 13, 2026

Shelton Spotlight: Betsy Aranda-Garnica

Betsy Aranda-Garnica is a third-year member of the Chancellor’s Leadership Development Program and serves on its advisory board. Learn more about Aranda-Garnica’s experiences with the program and how she leads with her values.