Program Support

Aug 9, 2021

Meet the Newest Startups Heading to the Andrews Launch Accelerator

With dozens of budding entrepreneurs graduating each year, Poole College of Management’s Andrews Launch Accelerator (ALA) program helps selected startups get off the ground with funding, resources and guidance. Meet the founders of ALA’s 2021 cohort and learn about their extraordinary endeavors. 

Aug 9, 2021

For Pets in Recovery at NC State, Small Stuffed Animals Make a Big Difference

Before the COVID-19 pandemic began, pet owners often left a little bit of home with their pets — usually a toy or blanket — when they were admitted to the NC State Veterinary Hospital. Since late last year, hundreds of stuffed animals have been donated to the hospital by veterinary technicians, hospital staff, CVM students and community members to fill the void created by COVID-19 restrictions. 

Aug 2, 2021

OIED’s Annual Report Tells How We Served You

Despite the challenges of the pandemic this past year, the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity offered enriching programs and experiences for students, faculty, staff and community while providing critical campus support services. The office’s annual report outlines the expansive accomplishments of 2020-21, as well as the impact of philanthropy on these efforts. 

Aug 2, 2021

Essential Work

Food and housing insecurity has risen among NC State students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the Pack Essentials program and the generous donors who have supported it, the university has been able to alleviate some of the financial and emotional stress for students facing financial hardship via Student Emergency Fund grants, meal plan scholarships, meal shares and resources from Feed the Pack food pantry. 

Jul 19, 2021

Anonymous Donors Provide Vital Support for Deans’ Priorities

A College of Engineering alumnus and his wife have provided a significant legacy gift that will be used by future deans to pursue priorities related to research, teaching and programmatic needs that may not be covered through other revenue sources. The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, have made a bequest through their estate plans that will provide funding to the College of Engineering discretionary funds. 

Jul 19, 2021

Howling Success: Caitlyn Sosbe Paves the Way for First-Generation Students Through Work with TRIO

One of the first things Caitlyn Sosbe did after being accepted to NC State was to get involved in the university’s TRIO Student Support Services Program, which helps students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to education. Donor support supplements federal funds to help students like Caitlyn thrive in TRIO. 

Jun 29, 2021

Finding Your Wolfpack: The GLBT Center

Formally founded in 2007, the GLBT Center’s stated mission is to engage, develop and empower members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (GLBTQ) communities and their allies. In practice, it does much more. Learn more about the center's offerings, which are enhanced by the generosity of our donors. 

Jun 29, 2021

More Students Struggle With Basic Needs Due to Pandemic

After a 2017 study found an alarming rate of food insecurity and homelessness among NC State students, the university rallied to solve the problem, expanding and promoting assistance programs such as Pack Essentials. Donor support for these programs is critical as students confront the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jun 28, 2021

Students Helping Students

During the COVID-19 pandemic, work-study students with the NC State Juntos Program have continued to motivate and inspire Latino students around the state, keeping them on track to go to college. Donor support enhances the program’s offerings. 

Jun 28, 2021

Early Champions for the New Design Center

As renovations for the Design Center at 111 Lampe Drive continue to progress, students are preparing to utilize the blank spaces for fall 2021. One company, Eastman, recently pledged a major gift to become the first partner to name a space in the new facility.