Chancellor

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 Continues To Rise in U.S. News Rankings

NC State has achieved its highest ranking ever on the 2024 Best Colleges list, landing at 28th overall among the top public universities in the nation. The university continues to be recognized for value, educational quality and student success.

NC State Joins JED Campus to Expand Student Mental Health Support

In partnership with The Jed Foundation, NC State will continue to assess its efforts to enhance mental health and well-being and to help prevent substance misuse and suicide.

Three 2023 Watauga Medal Recipients Honored

NC State presented its highest nonacademic honor during the university’s annual Watauga Medal ceremony. The 2023 medalists — Mike Constantino, Cathy Sigal and Tom Stafford — were recognized for their extraordinary support of the Wolfpack.

Red Chair Chats With Chancellor Woodson

Chancellor Woodson sits down with alumni Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans to talk about how NC State helped them launch their mission-driven coffee shop in episode six of Red Chair Chats.

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September 25, 2023

State budget impact on NC State

NC State community, You may have seen in the news over the weekend that the North Carolina General Assembly approved the state’s new spending plan last week, and Governor Cooper has indicated he will allow it to become law without his signature. I am pleased to share that this budget recognizes NC State’s immense value to North…

September 15, 2023

Fall wellness day next week

NC State community: I hope that you’re doing well and that your fall semester is off to a productive start. Tuesday, Sept. 19, is our scheduled wellness day for this semester. There will be no classes, and faculty are encouraged to avoid any deadlines on that day, or deadlines or tests on the following day. This…

September 05, 2023

A message of support for our community

NC State community: It’s with sadness that I write to share the news of a death in our community. The loss of any member of our Pack is tragic, and I recognize that this loss is particularly impactful for many of our on-campus residents and housing staff. There are no words I can share that will…

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