A naming-level gift from Lenovo will bolster the growing momentum and profile of NC State’s program in esports. 👏🎮 Read more: http://ncst.at/w2zI50YCylL

Christina Koch is moon-bound. 🚀🌕 The three-time NC State grad and her fellow Artemis II crew members blasted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening. She will see parts of the solar system no human has ever seen before. Read more: http://ncst.at/uzpN50YC2pl

Students gathered at Talley Student Union to watch the Artemis II launch this evening. 🚀 Three-time NC State alumna Christina Koch is a mission specialist on board the Orion spacecraft.

Welcome home, coach. 💪🐺 Justin Gainey, our new men's basketball coach, brings 20 years of coaching experience to his new role — but he's not new to the Wolfpack. "This university helped build me as a player and as a person," Gainey said. "To now lead it as head coach is truly a full-circle moment."

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch and the other three members of NASA’s upcoming mission to return to the moon arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Friday from their quarantine location at Johnson Space Center. The current flight window is between April 1-April 6. 📸: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Where will YOU make your mark today? On Day of Giving, every gift is a way to share what matters to you and why you stay connected to NC State. See how you can make an impact by #GivingPack ➡️ http://ncst.at/XsI050YyrEL

Since its inception in 1995, the Staff Senate has served as an advisory body to the chancellor, advocating for employees and fostering a strong workplace culture.

Join us at the @ncstate.bsky.social Albright Entrepreneurship Garage and hear from Andy Albright, a seasoned entrepreneur and mentor, on actionable strategies to grow meaningful connections that can shape the trajectory of your professional career. 💼 RVSP 👉 buff.ly/8ufOZvn

Jim Clark, an English professor emeritus, has earned North Carolina's highest honor of service — the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Clark was a faculty member for 38 years, leading NC State’s Humanities Extension and Publications program. http://ncst.at/9op950YtOqM

The projects led by and involving NC State Engineering researchers will help make next-generation nuclear reactors safer, more efficient, and more economically viable. #ThinkAndDo

Richard Stanhope Pullen, the philanthropist who became NC State’s first benefactor, had almost as many eccentricities as large tracts of land that he donated to communities across the state. In commemoration of the anniversary of NC State's founding, we celebrate Pullen's legacy.

New interdisciplinary research from NC State shows how having an underdog mentality can motivate entrepreneurs to persist more. Learn more about the so-called “underdog effect” here: http://ncst.at/zYII50YpFnC

When she’s not helping solve complex challenges in her day job, NC State Engineering alumna Shelby Neal ’22 trades the lab for the arena as a four-time international CrossFit Games athlete. 🏋 Read more in #NCStateMag.

Did you know that @ncstate.bsky.social has a makerspace right here at the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage!? ⚒️👀 Stop by the Garage this week and get hands-on with soldering, 3D modeling and lasers 👉 buff.ly/RLARziG

Once upon a time, they played the Wolfpack's iconic married mascot couple. Now, they’re planning weddings of their own. Meet the two Mr. and Ms. Wuf duos who found their forever at NC State. 🐺💍👏 Read their stories: http://ncst.at/ivAk50YnPwX

Stitching the pieces together 🧵 After starting DENI during a gap year, Annie Hoyt took her dream further by studying fashion textile management at @ncstate.bsky.social. She used her courses and the Andrews Launch Accelerator strengthen and grow her sustainable brand. Read more! 👉 buff.ly/VhCcm00

Just how hard is it to complete a quad lutz? It requires jumping over 30 inches and pushing off the ice with a force of 550 pounds. Kasey Wagoner, assistant professor of physics at the NC State College of Sciences, explains the physics of figure skating jumps. #ThinkAndDo

Overly involved parents may hold their kids back professionally, according to a new study from the NC State College of Humanities and Social Sciences. See how a more hands-off approach to parenting can help young adults entering the workforce. #ThinkAndDo

From supporting your academic goals to helping you build lifelong connections, NC State has made its mark on you.💥 📍NC State Day of Giving is March 25. Make your mark by #GivingPack. http://ncst.at/f1vk50YgFxX

Using a necktie machine, a researcher at the Wilson College of Textiles created the world’s first successful synthetic aorta. That breakthrough in 1955 was the start of 70 years (and counting) worth of medical innovation at the college. #ThinkAndDo

Three former Wolfpack athletes will play in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. It's the 13th year in a row that NC State has had at least one former player in the big game. 🏈

Five of NC State's online programs earned top-10 spots in their respective fields in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. 👏

Help us highlight the beauty and importance of research! NC State is calling on graduate students, undergraduates, postdocs, faculty and staff to take part in Envisioning Research, the university’s annual research image contest. 📸🏆 (And yes, there are cash prizes.) #ThinkAndDo

We are now offering the ‼️ first-of-its-kind ‼️Certificate in Geriatric Medicine to our veterinary students after creating a Center for Healthy Aging in Companion Animals led by renowned veterinary neurologist Natasha Olby as well. Get the details! #geriatrics news.cvm.ncsu.edu/a-first-nc-s...

NC State has launched four new master's degree programs, designed to meet evolving workforce needs. The programs prepare students to contribute to high-growth sectors, from advanced chips to integrated global health solutions. #ThinkAndDo

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. From Jan. 19–23, join Multicultural Student Affairs for MLK Campus Commemoration Week. 🔗 Events: http://ncst.at/voiV50XYa0b

Researchers have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other applications — and can repair itself more than 1,000 times. ✈️ They estimate the material could last 500 years with annual healing. #ThinkAndDo

As a new semester begins, Chancellor Howell encourages students, faculty and staff to connect with our community and embrace campus resources. 🔗 Read his message: http://ncst.at/s2Ap50XWMe3

A new study from NC State researchers found that neutrophils play a role in the early stages of atopic dermatitis flares in dogs. The work could have implications for human sufferers of atopic dermatitis. #ThinkAndDo

It was a great year for NC State Athletics, from ACC championships in wrestling and women's basketball, to national titles in women's cross country and women's tennis, to the men’s soccer team’s meteoric rise to the championship game. Look back at our 2025 highlights: http://ncst.at/SRmp50XR8mj 🐺

Another year with our Wolfpack has flown by. 🐺🎉 Relive all the memorable student experiences, guaranteed admissions announcements, championship runs, research breakthroughs, new dinosaurs and first days with our 15th chancellor. Read: http://ncst.at/OkEL50XPTmw

At the dedication of the library that bears his name, Jim Hunt said: “The world doesn’t need another think tank. We need a think-and-do tank.” Think and Do has been NC State's mantra ever since. Hunt died on Dec. 18. He was 88. Read about Hunt's legacy: http://ncst.at/69Gv50XOnpw

May your days be red and white. 🧱✨

At the end of each semester, a group of winged staff members works their magic to provide snacks, encouragement and helpful resources to support students through finals week. Get to know the campus snack fairies.

Trust yourself. Enjoy the process. Stay curious. Six of our newest alumni share words of wisdom as they reflect on their time at NC State. 🎓

Brandon Cleveland has never lost to the Tar Heels — on the field or in the Pantry Bowl. Last month, he donated a portion of his NIL money to the Pantry Bowl, an annual friendly competition between NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill to raise money to fight food insecurity.

This weekend, we will welcome 3,384 graduates to the ranks of our alumni at the fall commencement ceremony. This semester’s grads represent: 🗺️ 55 countries 🇺🇸 37 states 🎓 688 first-generation students 🎖️ 86 veterans Meet the class of 2025. 👏

NC State is represented by a Wolfpack rather than a wolf, because we know we’re stronger together. 🐺🐾 In the spirit of the holiday season, we turned to members of our community looking for stories of gratitude. These are just a few of them.

Forty-five years after earning his degree in business management, economic leader Stanhope Kelly is returning to deliver the fall commencement address to the university’s more than 3,000 graduates. NC State celebrates the class of 2025 on Saturday. 🎓

Thanks to more than four decades of research by NC State geneticists, North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry is poised to thrive for many future generations. With that comes economic and environmental benefits for all of our state and beyond, no matter which holidays you celebrate. #ThinkAndDo

After this weekend's the rivalry game, longtime radio analyst Tony Haynes ’84 signed off from Carter-Finley Stadium for the last time. Haynes has spent decades as the voice of football and men’s basketball for generations of Wolfpack fans. 🎙️

NC State staff members Holly Jordan and Jamie Pendergrass have earned the highest honor a state employee can receive: the Governor’s Award for Excellence. 👏 The award recognizes state employees for accomplishments above and beyond their job duties.

NC State and East Carolina teamed up earlier this year for a good cause. Through T-shirt sales, the house divided initiative raised $17,675 for Appalachian State University and UNC Asheville — the two UNC System schools most impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, Wolfpack. 🍂

Do I need to keep pumpkin pie in the refrigerator? Is it safe to cook stuffing inside the turkey? How quickly do I need to put away leftovers? 🤔 NC State experts answer your Thanksgiving food safety questions: http://ncst.at/hKo050XxOyU #ThinkAndDo

NC State is competing with UNC-Chapel Hill on and off the field this month. 🐺🥫 But before the big game, we're teaming up or the fifth annual Pantry Bowl to fight food insecurity on our campuses. 🔗 Donate to the Feed the Pack food pantry now through Nov. 30: http://ncst.at/jQU850XvM9W

Hosting Thanksgiving this year? If you're in charge of the turkey, you'll want to read these tips from food safety expert Ellen Shumaker to learn how you can reduce your risk of foodborne illness . (And no, you should not wash that turkey!)

In recent years, Chinese bamboo tissue paper has emerged as a trendy choice for eco-friendly shoppers. However, new findings from NC State researchers suggest these bamboo paper products may not offer significant climate benefits over tissue produced in the United States.

Ashley Scott, a communication major with a minor in journalism, is building a future in media one class, one campaign and one connection at a time. 🎥 From classes to dance practice, follow along through a week in Ashley's life on campus.

As we celebrate #VeteransDay today, we honor and remember those who have served our country. 🇺🇸