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image of Fitts-Woolard Hall on NC State's Centennial campus

Apr 28, 2021

Fitts-Woolard Hall is driven by alumni support

More than 300 alumni donors have supported the College in its effort to raise $60 million in private donations to help fund construction. Meet two College of Engineering alumni who recognize the impact that the new facility is making and decided to support the fundraising effort. 

Apr 28, 2021

Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy give back, together

A new volunteer group with a strong engineering presence gives women who have ties to NC State a way to connect to giving opportunities campus-wide — and connect with one another. Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy (WWiP) has a stated mission of building a sustainable, engaged network of diverse women committed to NC State through their leadership, philanthropy and influence. 

wood sculpture of wolf howling

Apr 28, 2021

Young alumni spotlight: Matthew Ostrowski

Ostrowski grew up in Durham, NC, and while he considered engineering programs outside of the state, ultimately, he decided to stay closer to home. “I was fortunate enough to interact with some of the engineering faculty members prior to matriculating at NC State through one of the high school engineering summer programs,” he said of his decision to attend. “For a superb engineering education with a large enough program to offer both breadth and depth in many disciplines, NC State is one of the best.” 

statue of wolf howling

Apr 28, 2021

Ways to give to the NC State Engineering Foundation

A list of ways to give to the NC State Engineering Foundation. 

portraits of new COE Foundation Inc. board members

Apr 28, 2021

From the board

The NC State Engineering Foundation (NCSEF) was established in 1944 to aid and promote, by financial assistance and otherwise, engineering education research at NC State. A board of directors made up of alumni and friends of the College of Engineering works with the Foundation staff and the dean of engineering to set the Foun 

image of students participating in drive in graduation event

Apr 28, 2021

COE departments get creative for commencement

The class of 2020 attended their classes online, took exams online, and ultimately ended their time as undergraduates online with virtual commencement ceremonies put on by NC State University on Dec. 4, 2020 and by the College of Engineering’s academic departments. The Fall 2020 graduates had safe but celebratory sendoffs, as the College’s departments worked hard to make them special for a class that has faced unprecedented challenges in their final year of undergraduate studies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

image of seal of NC State on floor

Apr 28, 2021

Leaders needed

Donors who support the College’s Fitts-Woolard Hall project receive recognition and exclusive benefits as part of their important gift. Along with recognition in this iconic new engineering building, members will receive regular insider updates on the project and will be invited to exclusive events, including the building dedication. 

stylized image of Fitts-Woolard Hall

Apr 28, 2021

Spring / Summer 2021 NC State Engineering Magazine

Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2021 issue of NC State Engineering magazine. 

Apr 28, 2021

Butler, Stutts and Washington receive Distinguished Engineering Alumnus award

Linda Butler, Carl Stutts Jr. and Gregory Washington received the Distinguished Engineering Alumnus award (DEA) from the College for 2020. The DEA award is the highest honor the College of Engineering bestows upon its graduates.