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Fourteen chancellors have led NC State since its founding in 1887. Under the leadership of Dr. Randy Woodson, North Carolina’s largest university has bolstered its reputation as a preeminent research enterprise.

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NC State’s Jayant Baliga Wins Millennium Technology Prize

North Carolina State University Professor B. Jayant Baliga has been awarded the 2024 Millennium Technology Prize for his work on the invention, development and commercialization of insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). 

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Entrepalooza Fosters an Entrepreneurial Mindset at NC State

Entrepalooza gave students the chance to connect with the greater entrepreneurial community in and around NC State, featuring alumni-owned businesses and an elevator pitch competition.

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NC State CLAWS Hub to Lead $19 Million in ‘Leap Ahead’ Projects

The White House and U.S. Department of Defense announced today the first year of funding, totaling $19 million, for four additional projects for the Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS) Microelectronics Commons Hub, headed by North Carolina State University.

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Chancellor Search Process

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced his intention to retire on June 30, 2025. A search for NC State’s 15th chancellor is underway, led by the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee.

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Holladay Hall in the spring on a warm May afternoon. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Chancellor’s Messages

Archived Messages

December 06, 2024

Holiday greetings from the Woodsons

The Woodsons wish you a joyful holiday season. Watch this video for a special message. 

December 03, 2024

Happy last day of class, Wolfpack

NC State community: As we near the end of the fall semester, please take a moment to watch this video message. I want to thank our students, faculty and staff for yet another successful year. For resources and support to help you in the coming weeks and over winter break, you can visit wellness.ncsu.edu. Randy WoodsonChancellor 

October 10, 2024

Your resources for early voting next week

Hello, Wolfpack community: Freedom of expression is a core university value and is essential to our mission of pursuing knowledge, disseminating what we learn, and promoting civil and respectful discourse. For American citizens, one of the best ways to express that freedom is by voting. Please see some important resources below as we head into… 

Red Chair Chats With Chancellor Woodson

Filmed in front of a live audience of NC State alumni, Chancellor Randy Woodson visits the Bay Area for a conversation with NC State alum and Apple COO Jeff Williams.

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Dec 20

Friday12:30 PM

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Dec 20

Friday3:00 PM

Colorful Connections
Dec 23

Monday12:30 PM

Free Yoga

Celebrating Transformation

Chancellor Woodson’s 14-year tenure is testament to his passion for guiding the Wolfpack. As his retirement approaches, we’re inviting the whole wide Wolfpack to share their memories and well-wishes for the future.

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Portrait of Randy and Susan Woodson