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November 2018

Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council pose together

Nov 20, 2018

Meet the Members of the Wilson College of Textiles Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Through volunteering their time, providing internship opportunities and contributing through their personal philanthropy, members of the Dean's Young Alumni Leadership Council at Wilson College of Textiles give back to the college that launched their careers. 

Loren Johnson

Nov 20, 2018

Goodnight Spotlight: Loren Johnson

Zoology major and Clayton native Loren Johnson embraces new experiences each day as a part of the Goodnight Scholars Program. She plans to enroll in the College of Veterinary Medicine after earning her bachelor's degree. 

students work in entrepreneurship garage

Nov 20, 2018

NC State Ranks No. 11 Nationwide for Undergraduate Entrepreneurship

Bolstered by generous philanthropic support that created initiatives such as the Andrews Launch Accelerator, the Miller Fellows, the Albright Entrepreneur Village and a number of endowed distinguished professorships, NC State has been ranked by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine as a top undergraduate school for entrepreneurship studies. 

Sam Shain on a mountain

Nov 20, 2018

Park Scholar Leans Into Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character

Park Scholars are encouraged to build upon the program's four pillars - scholarship, leadership, service and character -- by exploring their inner desires and the world around them. Thanks to Park funding and guidance, Sam Shain has taken full advantage of this ideal by studying abroad and co-founding the Park Philanthropy Council. 

Eric and Lisa Terwilliger

Nov 20, 2018

Terwilligers Craft Generous Gifts for NC State

With their recent planned gifts in support of need-based scholarships and the Crafts Center, Eric and Lisa Terwilliger honor the most significant experiences of their time as NC State. 

Nov 20, 2018

NC State’s Walt Wolfram Receives UNC System’s Holshouser Award

Walt Wolfram, William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor at NC State and director of the Language and Life Project, has been honored with the 2018 Gov. James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service. The award is given each year to one faculty member from the UNC System who “exemplifies public service toward improving the quality of life for all North Carolinians.” 

Coach Jim Valvano

Nov 14, 2018

Arena at Reynolds Coliseum to Be Named for Legendary NC State Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Valvano

Historic William Neal Reynolds Coliseum will now share its name with another icon of NC State Athletics, as former men’s basketball head coach Jim Valvano will join Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Kay Yow in being recognized at the famed venue. At a ceremony on December 5 prior to NC State’s Heritage Game, James. T. Valvano Arena will be formally dedicated to the legendary coach who guided the Wolfpack to the 1983 national championship. 

Nick Drake standing in front of a display case with several items of military artifacts and other memorabilia.

Nov 9, 2018

Supporting Those Who Have Served

NC State alumnus Jeffrey Wright, a former officer in the U.S. Navy, has established an endowment to support the growing efforts of Military and Veteran Services, as well as a $100,000 challenge grant to encourage other gifts. 

Nov 9, 2018

Video: Shelton Leadership Center Provides Extraordinary Opportunities

In a new video, students share how the Shelton Leadership Center and Chancellor's Leadership Development Program has enriched their time at NC State. With the support of NC State alumnus Gen. Henry Hugh Shelton, USA (R) and other donors, the center inspires, educates and develops values-based leaders committed to personal integrity, professional ethics and selfless service. 

Students pose with new Wilson College of Textiles shirts

Nov 9, 2018

Reflections and Reactions: Wilson College of Textiles Makes History

Students, faculty and staff at the Wilson College of Textiles share what the Wilson family's generous gift means to them.