Program Support

Dec 8, 2020

During Family’s Challenging Year, Always Thankful for Kenya

Thanks to the expert clinicians at the NC State Veterinary Hospital and help from the Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Cancer Treatment Fund, the Thomassons received the emotional and financial support they needed to provide the best care for their dog. 

Dec 8, 2020

Poole College of Management Welcomes New Chair and 3 Advisory Board Members

The Poole College of Management recently announced its new chair and the addition of three new members to the college’s advisory board. The advisory board is made up of key business and public-sector leaders that help Poole fulfill its mission and vision by working with the dean’s office and the college’s executive team to maintain a vital connection with real-world issues and industry trends. 

Dec 8, 2020

2021 Princeton Review Rankings Reflect University Wide Entrepreneurship Efforts

NC State has been ranked by The Princeton Review and ​Entrepreneur ​magazine as a top undergraduate and graduate school for entrepreneurship studies for 2021. Private support, a holistic approach and the growth of entrepreneurship efforts across campus has benefited students at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. 

Dec 1, 2020

Cancer Surgery at NC State Protects Remarkable Bond With Beloved Rabbit

Joslin Rosa-Rios and her pet rabbit, Fluffy, are inseparable. NC State Veterinary Hospital’s clinical expertise, along with financial assistance from the Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Cancer Treatment Fund, is ensuring they stay that way. 

Nov 24, 2020

Private Gifts Invigorate Greenhouse Gas Research in Agriculture

NC State’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences recently announced a series of planned and current gifts totaling more than $8 million to enhance the study of greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation through agriculture. The gifts include an immediate $1.1 million-plus to jumpstart several new and existing GHG studies by an interdisciplinary team of university researchers. 

Nov 24, 2020

Rising to the Challenges of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work

The last few years have brought many challenges to the work of diversity, equity and inclusion, and NC State's Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity continues its daily efforts to support and empower marginalized groups. Philanthropy ensures the office will be able to do even more. 

Nov 24, 2020

McLauchlan Family Extends Their Partnership With Poole College of Management

Thanks to the generosity of Russ and Cara McLauchlan, the Poole College of Management is looking to expand the McLauchlan Leadership Series and help future leaders in business grow their professional skills. 

Nov 24, 2020

Leaving Their Mark

Current members and alumnae of Alpha Delta Pi signed the beams that will be used to construct the sorority’s new house in the Greek Village — made possible through donor support. 

Nov 17, 2020

Jenkins MAC Program Honors Alumnus and Donors at 2nd Annual Celebration

On Nov. 12, during its celebration reception, the Jenkins MAC Program at the Poole College of Management recognized three exceptional individuals who have made significant and ongoing contributions to the program: John McKeever CPA ’05, Mike Constantino ’84 and ’85 and Lori Constantino ’84. Typically held at Vaughn Towers in Carter Finley Stadium, this year’s event was held virtually. 

Nov 10, 2020

Diversity Seminar Series to Address Inequities in Natural Resources

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at NC State’s College of Natural Resources is launching a virtual seminar series to address the discrimination and systemic inequalities faced by marginalized individuals in fields related to natural resources. Funded by the Duke Energy Foundation, the Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Equity (DIRE) Dialog seminar series aims to create a lasting impact within the college community that brings about a change-culture to further promote a climate of equity, inclusion and belonging.