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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
Will Tariffs Impact Your Holiday Shopping?
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November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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
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For North Carolina Farmers Appreciation Day, we're celebrating fourth-generation farmer and CALS alum Justin Page. 🍓🚜🎃
Read about him and Page Farms. ⬇️
Read about him and Page Farms. ⬇️
I Am CALS: Justin Page
Justin Page's time at NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has helped him focus on the future of his family's 103-year-old farm, Page Farms.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
For North Carolina Farmers Appreciation Day, we're celebrating fourth-generation farmer and CALS alum Justin Page. 🍓🚜🎃
Read about him and Page Farms. ⬇️
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
Into the Fold
Engineers are transforming space exploration with robotics.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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.
This #NCStateRedWhite Week, the chapter celebrated 50 years of sisterhood, service and leadership.
First NC State African American Sorority Chapter Turns Fifty
Half a century ago, 10 women came together to charter the first chapter of an African-American sorority on the NC State campus, establishing the Mu Omicron chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on October 25, 1975. The chapter celebrates its golden anniversary during Red and White Week this year.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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.
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
Nanotyrannus Confirmed: Dueling Dinosaurs Fossil Rewrites the Story of T. rex
A complete Nanotyrannus skeleton has just ended one of paleontology’s longest-running debates.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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
Watch the livestream at 11 a.m. ➡️ http://ncst.at/qYwI50XklBI #NCStateChancellor
October 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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
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
Science as Service
Scholars from the College of Natural Resources mobilize to help western North Carolina.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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.
From Student Body Presidents to University Leaders
Ed Stack, chair of NC State’s Board of Trustees, and Kevin Howell, NC State’s 15th chancellor, have a lot in common — including the fact that they’ve both served as student body president.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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.
🔗 Experience their work through their eyes and in their words.
Chalk it Up to Undergraduate Research
Explore the Sidewalk Symposium.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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.
🔗 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
📅 Mark your calendars and join us Oct. 26 through Nov. 2 for Red and White Week, presented by Coca-Cola. ncst.at/w8kq50Xf6uG
October 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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
📅 Mark your calendars and join us Oct. 26 through Nov. 2 for Red and White Week, presented by Coca-Cola. ncst.at/w8kq50Xf6uG
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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...
Earlier this month, Kuwata’s bowl was given to the president of Nagoya University by Chancellor Howell himself. ➡️ design.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/10...
October 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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...
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
Meet the winners: http://ncst.at/XkAN50Xe2BG
2025 Awards Ceremony Recognizes NC State Supporters in Style
The newly combined NC State Honors event was the perfect way to honor Wolfpack members who have gone above and beyond in their service and generosity to the university.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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
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
October 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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
🔗 Read: http://ncst.at/KOUl50X9QOH
October 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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
🔗 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.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, learn more about JED.
Reducing Barriers To Care
As NC State enters its third year as a JED Campus, the university continues to enhance the holistic care offered to support student mental health and well-being.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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.
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
Joyful Noise
Jacqueline Fennell ’06 spent her life making sure she was heard.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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.
Family of the Year 2025
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October 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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.
From Cow to Cone to Chancellor’s Choice
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October 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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. 🐺🚨
NC State Marching Band Members Bring Soundtrack, Energy to Hurricanes' Jersey Reveal Video
Every instrumentalist seen in the Carolina Hurricanes' new jersey reveal video is a member of the NC State Marching Band.
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October 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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.
ℹ️ This research effort is supported by the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund.
Forest Biomaterials Researchers Developing Sustainable Alternative to Plastic Foam Packaging
The fiber-based material, which is fully recyclable and biodegradable, could someday replace plastic foam materials used in cushioning and insulation for packaging.
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September 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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.
ℹ️ This research effort is supported by the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund.
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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
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
September 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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
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.
Tackling Ethical Questions About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Increased use of TMS raises a number of ethical questions. Are health care providers doing enough to track adverse side effects? Are patients able to make informed decisions about TMS?
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September 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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.
‘Teen’ Pachycephalosaur Butts Into Fossil Record
A young pachycephalosaur provides answers to questions about what they might have done with those cranial domes.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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. 👏🐺
NC State Launches Guaranteed Admissions Program for Select North Carolina Community Colleges
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September 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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.
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.
Meet Our 2025 Incoming Class
Get to know our new students.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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.
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.