The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to have one of the largest environmental footprints in the tournament's history. Professor Jonathan Casper explains how the tournament can balance expansion with sustainability: http://ncst.at/RQrb50ZjtYG

North Carolina’s blueberry farmers may have a beetle problem. Scientists at the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have identified destructive beetles inhabiting North Carolina blueberry fields as Prionus imbricornis, a species of longhorn beetle. 🔗 http://ncst.at/UB6Z50ZjtVv

NC State invented rock-and-roll’s most important instrument, reduced global flatulence and saved Twinkies. As the U.S. celebrates 250 years, see how NC State has made meaningful impacts on American lives. 🔗 Read the entire list: http://ncst.at/L8BX50ZjQ6s

Rachel Fenton ’23, a former Ms. Wuf, is making history as the first full-time mascot for the North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League. Portraying Roary, the lioness, Fenton promotes the Cary-based club across the community. Read more in #NCStateMag: http://ncst.at/xqzY50Zjs2q

Daily specials always include family and community at alumnus Henri Luna’s Sampson County restaurants. With his degree, he made his family’s dream of owning their own businesses a reality. ✍️🔗 Read the cover story of the latest issue of #NCStateMag: http://ncst.at/eeQz50Ziu9f

NC State has been recognized by Forbes as one of the best online master’s programs for military service members, earning the distinction of “Best Deal for North Carolina Residents.” 🇺🇸 http://ncst.at/1z5p50Zi0zP

Former Wolfpack star Tab Ramos helped the U.S. establish a foundation in the world’s biggest sporting event back in 1990. ⚽ Now, he's providing expert commentary and analysis for World Cup games in Philadelphia and Toronto. http://ncst.at/obL050Zhpwq

Each summer, birdwatchers from across the Triangle visit Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh to catch a glimpse of North America's most colorful songbird. Increase your chances of spotting the painted bunting with these tips from NC State's Christopher Moorman: http://ncst.at/WXqz50ZgHjp

There's a whole world out there, and a geology degree can help you explore it. “The things we use every day, like cell phones, solar panels and cars, are made up of critical minerals," said student Jenna Holt. Follow Jenna's geology journey with the College of Sciences: http://ncst.at/2uyX50ZetCc

With help from NC State Dining, the student-led Food Recovery Network alleviates food insecurity by rescuing leftovers that otherwise would go to waste. 👏 🔗 See how the network donated more than 7,000 pounds of food in the 2025-26 academic year: http://ncst.at/WBNK50Ze2e3

Brand management and marketing students at the Wilson College of Textiles got the ultimate real world experience by crafting campaigns in collaboration with the Carolina Hurricanes team. Keep reading: http://ncst.at/1VR950Zbzwu

Warwick Arden, NC State's longest-serving provost, stepped down at the end of the academic year. Under his leadership, student success metrics soared. While Arden has stepped down as provost, he has returned to the NC State Veterinary Medicine faculty. http://ncst.at/6QZy50Zbsc9

Sebastian Aho is the Canes’ highest-paid player. When he takes the ice in the Stanley Cup Final, he is competing for a championship. He is also, without trying, lowering his income taxes. Poole College of Management experts explain the math behind the jock tax: http://ncst.at/6CGI50ZagIb

Natalie Gore '24 is behind the scenes — and ahead of the game — as the Canes chase the Stanley Cup. Hear how she set her sights on a career in sports while at NC State: http://ncst.at/Ibgv50Z9bEU

In his 30 years at the helm of NC State Baseball, Elliott Avent won more games than any coach in any sport in Wolfpack athletics history. Avent retires on June 30. Chris Hart, Avent’s faithful assistant for the last 22 years, was named his successor. http://ncst.at/aah750Z8BaE

Michael Biesecker '96, a global investigative reporter for the The Associated Press, was recently awarded the Pulitzer Prize. 👏 A native of Lexington, North Carolina, Biesecker got his start in the industry as a reporter, columnist and cartoonist for the Technician. http://ncst.at/OBQC50Z8nwg

The Lenovo Center is one of the liveliest and loudest arenas in the NHL. 🚨🏒 How does its design make it such a loud venue? Does it give the hometown Carolina Hurricanes a psychological edge over opponents? NC State experts weigh in: http://ncst.at/xUJc50Z7Pos

Former Wolfpack tennis star Diana Schnaider is set to play in her first Grand Slam semifinals. 👏🎾 Today, she ousted top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open. Learn more about Diana and her last important trip to Paris — the 2024 Summer Olympics: http://ncst.at/ta4350Z7ocu

Walt Wolfram, a renowned linguistics professor at NC State, is retiring after 34 years with the university. He leaves a legacy of community-centered research that has reshaped how language connects people. Read: http://ncst.at/OFkT50Z3rtp

Four faculty members were recently awarded the Outstanding Research Award — the university’s top honor for research and mentorship. 👏 The honor recognizes faculty who lead in their areas, commit to mentoring their peers and advance a multidisciplinary research community. http://ncst.at/Raoj50Z3rux

Andrew Carter '03, a journalist with the Chicago Tribune, was recently awarded the Pulitzer Prize. 👏 Learn more about the alum who earned U.S. journalism’s most prestigious award: http://ncst.at/uCic50Z3qvm

Four-time alumna Dr. Mariah Walker was recently named the 2026 Wells Fargo North Central Region Principal of the Year for North Carolina. 👏 Read more about her philosophy as the leader of Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy: http://ncst.at/e1mj50Z2vAW

On Saturday, May 9, more than 7,400 graduates became Wolfpack alumni. Many of them did amazing things during their time as students — like overcoming health challenges, winning national championships and more. Here are just a few of their stories: http://ncst.at/yBIS50Z1qGw

📚 Help make reading easier! NC State scientists are launching a participatory project that allows people to help answer questions about challenges affecting our ability to read in our surroundings on a daily basis. Join today. ⬇️ http://ncst.at/2VsN50Z0Ul1

This weekend, we conferred 7,808 degrees upon 7,424 graduates at our Spring Commencement Ceremony in Carter-Finley Stadium. 👏 Congratulations to the class of 2026! 🔗 Read more about our newest graduates: ncst.at/Q8zI50YYvLi

We’ll take “Legendary NC State Professors” for $500, Ken! NC State political science professor Steven Greene appeared on tonight’s episode of Jeopardy! Read more about how he prepared for the episode: ncst.at/QAZu50YXUux

#NCState26 by the numbers: 🎓 7,424 grads  🌎 59 countries 🇺🇸 45 states 🧑‍🎓1,432 first-generation grads 🪖133 student-veterans 🐺47 student-athletes

It’s a beautiful morning to graduate at Carter-Finley Stadium. 🎓🐺 #NCState26

For many faculty and staff, NC State is more than the place they work. It’s the place where they continue their education. Meet some of the faculty and staff members who are earning degrees from NC State at spring commencement this weekend. 👏 http://ncst.at/a1gG50YVSq1

When Tonya Henderson Gatling steps onstage to address the crowd as student speaker at this spring’s commencement, she’ll cap off a journey to an NC State degree that began more than 30 years ago, in 1994. See how NC State helped to shape Tonya's life: http://ncst.at/vGZT50YVm0r

Senior Chloé Sharpe doesn’t shy away from opportunity. Through her major in agroecology — and all the other experiences she leapt into at NC State — she found her Wolfpack, chose a career path and learned who she is. 🎥 Watch a week in her life: http://ncst.at/i7Nh50YUliy

José Alonso, a distinguished professor and faculty scholar in NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the world’s most important and influential scientific societies. 👏 http://ncst.at/eEbI50YTEvV

It's the last day of classes for the Wolfpack! 🐺👏 "As we reach the final day of classes for the semester, I am filled with gratitude for all that we have accomplished together." 🎥 Watch Chancellor Howell's message: http://ncst.at/ew2G50YR7aI

Jim Pfaendtner has been named executive vice chancellor and provost of NC State, effective May 11. A nationally recognized leader and scholar in engineering education and research, Pfaendtner most recently served as the Louis Martin-Vega Dean of NC State Engineering. 🔗 http://ncst.at/JjCm50YP9cl

Harry Sideris, an NC State alumnus and CEO of Duke Energy, will deliver the commencement address to the class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9. 🎓👏 🔗 Read more: http://ncst.at/GOnN50YNWAr

🚨 Last call! The Envisioning Research image contest invites students, faculty and staff to show off the beauty of the work being done at the bench and in the field. A total of $4,200 will be awarded across all winners. Learn more and enter by April 29: http://ncst.at/uRIk50YNJiM

Up to 40% of global food crops are lost to pests and pathogens every year. 🌱 Verdia Diagnostics, a startup launched by an NC State graduate and two professors, aims to reduce crop loss by detecting plant disease earlier than ever before. #ThinkAndDo 🔗 http://ncst.at/Ln9Z50YNcVF#ThinkAndDo

The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy awarded NC State $18.3 million to create the Consortium for Reactor Safety Training (CRεST). It's part of the department’s nationwide efforts to grow the future nuclear energy workforce. #ThinkAndDo

For #felinehealth research, "This gift will change everything." Cat lover Amos Cader created the Vladimir Cader Feline Health Research Distinguished Chair at @ncstate.bsky.social to 🚀 research into 🐈 cardiac diseases. Dr. Joshua Stern is the inaugural recipient. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/nc-state-ann...

Alumna Christina Koch and her three Artemis II crewmates splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, April 10 after a successful and record-setting mission. 👏 She is now the first woman in history to travel the farthest distance from Earth and journey around the moon. 📸: NASA

🚀 Christina Koch, NC State graduate and Artemis II astronaut, is headed back to Earth following NASA’s first return to the moon in more than 50 years. On Friday, Christina and her crewmates will splash down in the Pacific Ocean to end the farthest human flight in history. http://ncst.at/9rma50YGP25

Four of NC State University’s graduate programs have earned impressive marks in the latest national college rankings from U.S. News & World Report. 👏 #ThinkAndDo

Chancellor Kevin Howell highlighted the increasing value of an NC State degree and how our university is driving the state forward at an event hosted by @theatlantic.com in partnership with @theassemblync.bsky.social on Wednesday night.

On March 25, Day of Giving saw donors raise $43,656,421 from 18,028 gifts, creating a lasting impact on the Wolfpack. The annual celebration is NC State’s biggest fundraising event, and draws in supporters for areas all across the university. #GivingPack http://ncst.at/jSiz50YFTo4

Next up: The dark side of the moon. 🚀🌕

Former Wolfpack point guard and assistant coach Justin Gainey was announced Wednesday as the 22nd head coach in NC State Basketball history. 👏 This is his first position as head coach after 20 years of Division 1 coaching experience. Read more: http://ncst.at/nrsO50YCOBn

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."