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October 2016

Oct 24, 2016

The Home of Student Success

NC State's Division of Academic and Student Affairs is home to the majority of student and academic support programming on campus, impacting all students. The Student Success Fund provides support for DASA's departments, programs, initiatives and student groups. 

Oct 24, 2016

Once an Engineer, Always an Engineer

At age 90, Dr. Paul Zia continues to contribute to the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering — through both his research and his financial support. 

Oct 18, 2016

Inspired by Innovators

Being a Goodnight Scholar has allowed chemistry major and future pharmacist Olivia Billings find a supportive community and opportunities to step far outside her comfort zone. 

Oct 18, 2016

Cirrus Investing in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Cirrus Logic -- a premier supplier of high performance, low-power integrated circuits for audio and voice signal processing applications -- provides substantial financial and other support for the College of Engineering, where its president and CEO, Dr. Jason Rhode, earned two degrees. 

A delighted NC State student takes a selfie with Mr. Wuf.

Oct 10, 2016

Bacon, Eggs and Philanthropy

During the annual Parents Breakfast, Woodson highlights recent accomplishments of NC State students and how philanthropy shapes a great university. 

Oct 10, 2016

Alumna Pays it Forward

Amy Vidunas, a longtime teacher who earned a master's degree in history from NC State in 2007, gives to a fund that helps graduate students travel for research and conferences — reflecting support she once received. 

Oct 10, 2016

A Proud Family Legacy

The late Alice Bennett's generosity endows a faculty fellowship in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and honors her father, husband and son — all NC State alumni. 

Oct 3, 2016

Never a Dull Moment

From STEM outreach to club swimming and the theater, Goodnight Scholar and electrical and computer engineering major Thomas Matrejek is taking full advantage of academic, extracurricular and community service opportunities at NC State that are preparing him well for the future. 

Oct 3, 2016

A Trip that Inspired a New World View

Study abroad in Costa Rica sparked a global career for NC State alumna Megan (McNulty) Le, an Alexander Hamilton Scholar who in 2002 earned dual degrees from Poole College of Management and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.