Program Support

Sep 15, 2020

Why Your Gift for Diversity and Equity Matters

The directors of NC State's African American Cultural Center, GLBT Center, Multicultural Student Affairs and Women's Center share how donor support will benefit students and alumni. 

Sep 15, 2020

ReCONNECT to Move Forward

WIth support from corporate partners including TDE, Duke Energy, Local Government Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, the Institute for Emerging Issues has pivoted its ReCONNECT series to a virtual format. Registration is now open. 

Sep 15, 2020

SECU Public Fellows Internships Allow Students to Give Back to Hometowns

This summer, eight NC State students had the opportunity to gain work experience relevant to their intended career path while also helping to serve their hometowns. The win-win was thanks to a grant from the State Employees Credit Union Foundation’s Public Fellows Intern program. 

Sep 8, 2020

Special Day of Giving to Support Diversity and Inclusion

The theme for September's special Day of Giving fall event is “Stronger as a Pack,” aimed toward making sure everyone can adapt in difficult circumstances while meeting urgent and ongoing needs, expanding opportunity and providing meaningful space for all. One of the day's four focus areas, the Diversity and Equity Fund provides support for programs and initiatives of the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, which includes the Campus Community Centers, Bias Impact Response Team, Equal Opportunity and Equity and Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Practice. 

Sep 8, 2020

College of Education Students Share What They Learned as Counselors of the Leadership Institute for Future Teachers

NC State College of Education students served as counselors and mentors for the inaugural Leadership Institute for Future Teachers (LIFT), a program for students of color and bilingual students held virtually in July. Support from the NC State University Foundation, Belk Foundation and the Burroughs Wellcome Fund helped make the opportunity possible. 

Sep 8, 2020

Curtis Appointed to USDA Food Safety Advisory Committee

The USDA has appointed NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Patricia Curtis to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). Since 2017, Curtis has served as head of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science. 

Sep 1, 2020

Alumna Makes Lead Gift to Help Establish Endowment Honoring Tharp

NC State's Department of Computer Science recently announced efforts to establish the Dr. Alan L. Tharp Undergraduate Innovation Endowment in honor of Tharp, previous department chair and Alumni Distinguished Professor. The proposed endowment will provide programmatic funds, with a preference toward supporting and encouraging undergraduate research and innovation. The fundraising effort was seeded by a $12,000 gift from computer science alumna Marcia G. McLawhorn (B.S. ‘70). 

Sep 1, 2020

Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity Annual Impact Report

Review the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity's 2019-20 annual report to learn more about efforts in nine core areas and why the office does this work, which is enhanced by donor support. 

Aug 25, 2020

Facing the Future With Confidence

Thousands of dollars have been raised for the Student Emergency Fund via the sale of special NC State-branded face coverings. 

Aug 25, 2020

Wolfpack Pick Up Program Changes Gears for 2020

Supported in part by North State Bank and the NC State University Foundation, the Wolfpack Pick Up Program helps students, faculty and staff with disabilities or injuries get around campus, with additional precautions to protect the Pack against COVID-19 this year.