Sun rises over Belltower

Ringing In a New Era

Thanks to our donors, we're celebrating the reopening of the Memorial Belltower at Henry Square, 100 endowed faculty positions and more.

Your Campaign Update

Since its public launch in October 2016, the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign has transformed NC State, with over 120,000 donors coming together to create more scholarships, support more faculty and redefine the learning experience.

The Legend Continues

The Memorial Belltower has been the site of countless Wolfpack memories, and we want to hear yours.

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Our physical campus has seen transformations as well, from places like Fitts-Woolard Hall and the in-progress Plant Sciences Building to our most beloved landmark: the Memorial Belltower at Henry Square.

On Friday, May 14, thanks to a century’s worth of generosity and commitment from alumni, including Bill (’81) and Frances Henry, real bells rang out across NC State for the first time. And every time those bells ring, their sound will remind us of something extraordinary: the incredible ways in which the Wolfpack has come together to honor our legacy and to set the course for our future through this Campaign.

Read on to learn more about how your support helps us be the real-world university of the people we’ve always been in bold and innovative ways.

A Legend in Stone

Celebrate the reopening Memorial Belltower at Henry Square with a virtual tour, a recording of the dedication ceremony and inaugural carillon performance, and stories of the tower's history, traditions and significance to the Wolfpack.

An Extraordinary Milestone

At the beginning of the Campaign, fewer than 10 percent of NC State professors held named and endowed positions, which put us behind our peer institutions. Our donors have responded to this need, bringing us to the incredible milestone of 100 faculty positions endowed since the launch.

NC State Day of Giving Is a Record-Breaking Success

Nearly 11,000 NC State supporters showed the incredible strength of the Pack during the university’s third Day of Giving, giving more than $58 million — and setting a national record for dollars raised during college and university giving days.

Extraordinary Opportunity: Rome Williams

NC State defensive tackle Rome Williams is the recipient of a new type of financial aid that allows him to play for the Pack while preparing for life after football. The only thing more impactful than this student-athlete is his scholarship.

Graduation 2021

Meet some extraordinary members from the class of 2021.

Our Promise of Access

Learn more about how we're keeping our promise of access through the Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship Initiative.