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. 🇺🇸

On #VeteransDay, we salute our students who served in uniform before putting on scrubs. First-year @ncstate.bsky.social DVM students Olivia Di Ruzza and Joe Hampton will remember friends still serving and reflect on military moments shaping their veterinary careers. news.cvm.ncsu.edu/on-veterans-...

The holiday season is ramping up. Will tariffs impact the shopping landscape for holiday decor, toys, food and gifts? To get answers, we sat down with Rob Handfield, Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State. #ThinkAndDo

For North Carolina Farmers Appreciation Day, we're celebrating fourth-generation farmer and CALS alum Justin Page. 🍓🚜🎃 Read about him and Page Farms. ⬇️

Inspired by origami, NC State Engineering researchers have designed a 3D-printed cube system that moves as one unit and transforms into more than 1,000 configurations. #ThinkAndDo #NCStateMag

On Oct. 25, 1975, 10 women chartered the Mu Omicron chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., the first African American sorority on NC State’s campus. This #NCStateRedWhite Week, the chapter celebrated 50 years of sisterhood, service and leadership.

What if everything we know about T. rex growth is wrong? A complete tyrannosaur skeleton has just ended one of paleontology’s longest-running debates – and it flips decades of T. rex research on its head. #ThinkAndDo

The official installation of a new chancellor happens only a few times in a generation. Today, Kevin Howell will be installed as NC State’s 15th chancellor, formally putting him in the position he began on May 5. Watch the livestream at 11 a.m. ➡️ http://ncst.at/qYwI50XklBI #NCStateChancellor

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, NC State faculty are putting their scientific expertise to work in the form of on-the-ground service to teachers in western North Carolina. #NCStateMag

Ed Stack and Kevin Howell have a lot in common. They’ve both served as student body president, and they both continue to serve the university — Stack as chair of NC State’s Board of Trustees and Howell as NC State’s 15th chancellor.

At the annual Sidewalk Symposium, undergraduate students share their research — and their creativity — through sidewalk chalk drawings and informal presentations. 🧠🎨 #ThinkAndDo 🔗 Experience their work through their eyes and in their words.

NC State's annual homecoming celebration is right around the corner. 🐺‼️ 📅 Mark your calendars and join us Oct. 26 through Nov. 2 for Red and White Week, presented by Coca-Cola. ncst.at/w8kq50Xf6uG

A handcrafted oak bowl, created by industrial design student Kai Kuwata, now carries the spirit of @ncstate.bsky.social from Raleigh to Japan. 🇯🇵🐺 Earlier this month, Kuwata’s bowl was given to the president of Nagoya University by Chancellor Howell himself. ➡️ design.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/10...

This fall, NC State debuted NC State Honors — uniting the Watauga Medal, Godwin and Menscer awards, and other alumni recognitions into one red-carpet celebration of alumni and friends. Meet the winners: http://ncst.at/XkAN50Xe2BG

Ben Marsigli's entrepreneurial spirit paired with his NC State College of Design degree prepared him for his role as creative director at Rhoback — a brand that makes collegiate apparel in partnership with 58 colleges and universities, including NC State. 🔗 http://ncst.at/j9nS50X9Kqm

As we head into fall break, Chancellor Howell shares a mid-semester update and words of encouragement with the Wolfpack community. 🔗 Read: http://ncst.at/KOUl50X9QOH

The link between academic success and mental well-being led to NC State's partnership with JED — a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults nationwide. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, learn more about JED.

For 19 years, Jacqueline Fennell ’06 poured her heart into NC State. She passed away this spring after a yearslong battle with breast cancer. In her honor, NC State has established the Jacqueline Elyce Fennell Memorial TRIO Fund to support students. #NCStateMag

Meet the NC State Family of the Year, the Jernigan Family. 🐺🏆 We celebrated the Jernigans and all Wolfpack families this past weekend at Parents and Families Weekend.

A new Chancellor’s Choice will soon be among the flavors on the Howling Cow ice cream menu. 🍦 Continuing the tradition that began at the turn of the century, NC State’s new chancellor, Kevin Howell, has made his decision about what that flavor will be.

Members of the NC State Marching Band, the Power Sound of the South, recently had the opportunity to star alongside Carolina Hurricanes players in the team's road jersey reveal video. 🐺🚨

Plastic foam is one of the most significant sources of pollution in the world. A new fiber-based material developed by NC State researchers has the potential to be a recyclable and biodegradable alternative. ℹ️ This research effort is supported by the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund.

It’s Shark Tank, NC State style. 👀 🐺 At Wolf Den, @ncstate.bsky.social students have the opportunity to pitch their ventures in a Shark Tank–style showdown. Submit your pitch by November 2 👉 buff.ly/492Av0L

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) was approved by the FDA to treat some patients with depression in 2008. Its increased use to treat a variety of other health issues raises a number of ethical considerations.

A "once-in-a-lifetime discovery" — A “teen” pachycephalosaur from Mongolia’s Gobi Desert may provide answers to lingering questions around the dinosaur group. The fossil represents a new species of pachycephalosaur and is the oldest and most complete skeleton of this dinosaur group found to date.

A new program, Wolfpack Connect, will provide a guaranteed admissions pathway to NC State for North Carolina community college students. 👏🐺

7,509 students have joined the Wolfpack this semester. 🐺🐾👥 They’re studying to become food scientists, mechanical engineers, designers and radiologists. Together, they make up our largest-ever incoming class of students. Meet the class of 2029.

Today is a scheduled Wellness Day at NC State. There will be no classes held, and the Wolfpack community is encouraged to use the time to reflect on their health and well-being. Learn more: ncst.at/YGRn50WXsJe

After more than 16 years of exemplary service as NC State's executive vice chancellor and provost, Warwick Arden will step down from his role and return to the faculty at @ncstatevetmed.bsky.social. 🔗 Read the message from Chancellor Kevin Howell: ncst.at/4XHH50WVSEO

Chancellor Kevin Howell invites the Wolfpack community to participate in Sustain Our Pack, NC State’s university wide campaign to save energy and water on campus. ⚡️ Learn more: ncst.at/nlIP50WTTUs

Entrepreneurs are turning ideas into agricultural solutions through the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative's Seed2Grow program. 🌱 The program offers resources for researchers who want to create a startup, helping ensure that NC State discoveries benefit farmers and consumers. 🔗: ncst.at/hMB150WRyNK

For the past decade, students, faculty and staff have submitted their images to the Envisioning Research contest, helping our campus highlight the beauty and importance of scientific exploration and discovery. See this year's winners. 📸 #ThinkAndDo