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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Chancellor’s Holiday Open House is December 8

All NC State employees are invited to a reception with festive holiday food at the chancellor’s residence on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Debbie Antonelli, Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer and Alumna, Will Address 2023 Graduates

NC State will celebrate the class of 2023 during its fall commencement ceremony at PNC Arena on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. Debbie Antonelli will deliver the commencement address.

Update on NC State’s 2024 Reaffirmation Process

NC State’s Office of Assessment and Accreditation ensures the quality of an NC State education for all undergraduate and graduate students through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmation of accreditation process.

Red Chair Chats With Chancellor Woodson

Chancellor Woodson sits down with cross country and track and field coach Laurie Henes for a conversation on running, winning and the importance of fun.

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Red Chair Chats Episode with Laurie Henes

November 21, 2023

Campus update on Poe Hall closure

NC State community: In my communications with you, I often talk about our university as one unified Pack. In that spirit, and in the spirit of transparency, I want to provide you with an update on an issue impacting one of our physical spaces on campus. Last week, the university made the decision to temporarily close…

November 03, 2023

Honoring former Chancellor Larry K. Monteith

Dear NC State community, I write to you today with the sad news that former NC State Chancellor Larry K. Monteith passed away Thursday night at his home following a long decline in health. Appointed as NC State’s 11th chancellor in 1989, Monteith was the second NC State alumnus to be named the full-time permanent leader of the institution. He served as…

October 16, 2023

The future of NC State’s campus

NC State community: Please take a moment to watch the special message below about the university’s new physical master plan. To learn more about the planning process and how NC State’s campus may change and grow in the years ahead, please visit go.ncsu.edu/masterplan. Sincerely, Randy WoodsonChancellor

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