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Aerial view of the College of Engineering and the Oval.

Nov 21, 2023

Private support leads to public benefits

A distinguished professorship is helping Yong Zhu create electronic devices using nanomaterials that can monitor people’s — and even plants’ — health. That is just the tip of the iceberg, though, when it comes to how this funding furthers his work at NC State. 
Charles Townsend, second from right, holds two awards. He is joined by three other people, two to his right and one to his left.

Sep 15, 2023

Young alumnus follows mother’s example in giving back to NC State

When two-time North Carolina State University graduate Charlie Townsend began to think about giving back to the university, he didn’t have to look far for a role model. 
Artist Larry Bell stands near the construction site as Reds and Whites is installed on Centennial Campus.

Aug 17, 2023

NC State begins construction of new art plaza on Centennial Campus 

Centennial Campus is now officially home to Reds and Whites, a public art display by world-renowned artist Larry Bell. The piece, commissioned by the Centennial Campus Public Art Committee, was recently installed at the bottom of The Oval, adjacent to Hunt Library. Construction on the surrounding plaza is expected to be complete later this fall. … 
A late evening aerial view of the Kampala, Uganda landscape. A small mountain peak surrounded by low clouds wrapped around the treetops is on the left and the setting sun is on the right.

Aug 1, 2023

Generous Wolfspeed donation enhances SciBridge students

At NC State University, students and faculty have access to some of the most advanced research equipment available to push the boundaries of Materials Science…. 
Hand holding a red card with an outline of a howling wolf cutout so as to see the view of the brick building and landscape behind. Day of Giving 3/22/2023 #GivingPack is written in white letters on the card.

Jun 6, 2023

COE students and faculty members are the real winners on record-setting Day of Giving

Thanks to an outpouring of community support, the College finished in second place for most gifts received during the 2023 Day of Giving. 
Russell Gorga, left, and Jeff Goines

Mar 9, 2023

Gorga and Joines give the gift of exceptional student experiences through their new endowment

To better support textile students, beloved professors Russell Gorga and Jeff Joines generously created the Gorga and Joines TECS Student Enrichment Endowment. 
Memorial Belltower

Jan 27, 2023

Whitehornes establish entrepreneurship scholarship in Computer Science

This endowment will provide scholarships for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science who are affiliated with the CSC Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Track. 
Bronze wolf statue profiled against backdrop of yellow autumn leaves.

Jan 24, 2023

Generous gift from Wolfspeed extends Palmour legacy in College of Engineering

The gift is establishing the John Palmour Distinguished Professorship in Materials Science and Engineering as well as the Wolfspeed Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Dr. John Palmour. The scholarship will provide need-based support for undergraduates in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, where Palmour earned his bachelor’s degree (1982) and Ph.D. (1988). 
Kyle and Alyssa holding a presentation check at their golf tournament

Jan 18, 2023

More than money

After losing her mother to cancer three days into her freshman year at NC State, Alyssa Bowker found herself thrust into a challenging emotional and financial situation. To honor her mother, and seeded by gifts from their wedding guests, she and her husband created an endowment that they continue to grow to support students facing similar difficulties.