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The Reds and Whites installation by artist Larry Bell stands as a welcoming beacon at the newly dedicated Susan Woodson Plaza, just outside the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on Centennial Campus. Photo by Becky Kirkland

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Plan Ahead for Wolfpack Welcome Weeks

The 2025 edition of Wolfpack Welcome Weeks will run from Aug. 14-28, spanning from the annual Talley Takeover to the NC State football team’s season opener against East Carolina at Carter-Finley Stadium, and including Packapalooza™, the annual all-day street festival and block party on Hillsborough Street.

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Students celebrate a new school year at Convocation in Reynolds Coliseum.
Students celebrate a new school year at Convocation in Reynolds Coliseum.

Global Courtyard Earns Sir Walter Raleigh Award

For years, NC State alumnus Heath Satow’s large-scale Dream of Flight sculpture was one of the first things travelers saw when they ventured through the general aviation terminal at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Now the work of art is the centerpiece of NC State’s Global Courtyard, serving as a symbol of the university’s international community and partnerships…

Two students in NC State gear pose for a picture in Prague

Celebrate 20 Years of the NC State European Center in Prague

Since it opened in 2005, more than 3,500 students have studied abroad at the NC State European Center in Prague. To showcase the center’s transformative impact on the Wolfpack community over the past two decades, the university is hosting a series of events throughout the fall semester on the main campus in Raleigh. The celebration will…

Robert Mera and 17 other people stand for a group photo in front of a French castle, the Valrose Chateau

Bringing Global Connections to the Classroom

After traveling to France with the Global Engagement Institute, Professor Robert Mera is creating classroom environments that reach across borders and disciplines.

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From Kilns to Kitchens: Unlocking Biochar’s Potential in Italy

Praveen Kolar, a professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, recently explored different methods for crafting biochar as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Bologna in Italy.

A group of students pose in front of a European cityscape with snowy mountains showing the background.

Grow Into Global Leadership

The Global Leadership Minor sends NC State students to live and learn in Europe, giving them leadership skills and a growth mindset that sets them apart.

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Inspiring Tomorrow’s Global Changemakers

The North Carolina Youth Institute, hosted at NC State, offers high school students a chance to dig into challenges related to food and agriculture to inspire the next generation of innovators.

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September 25, 2025

Global Courtyard Earns Sir Walter Raleigh Award

For years, NC State alumnus Heath Satow’s large-scale Dream of Flight sculpture was one of the first things travelers saw when they ventured through the general aviation terminal at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Now the work of art is the centerpiece of NC State’s Global Courtyard, serving as a symbol of the university’s international community and partnerships…
Two students in NC State gear pose for a picture in Prague

September 17, 2025

Celebrate 20 Years of the NC State European Center in Prague

Since it opened in 2005, more than 3,500 students have studied abroad at the NC State European Center in Prague. To showcase the center’s transformative impact on the Wolfpack community over the past two decades, the university is hosting a series of events throughout the fall semester on the main campus in Raleigh. The celebration will…
Leazar Hall's architecture of arched windows and brick facade against a blue sky.

August 21, 2025

NC State Faculty Earn Research Awards Through Global Partnership

NC State faculty members recently received recognition through two international seed funding programs, securing support for nine innovative research projects with partners in Japan, Brazil and the United Kingdom. UGPN Research Collaboration Fund Awards Six outstanding NC State proposals were selected for University Global Partnership Network (UGPN) research collaboration funding this past summer.  This year’s…
Students embark on a walking orientation in Old Havana.

August 12, 2025

Learning Beyond Borders: Making the World their Classroom

Whether teaching or learning, students and faculty from NC State are finding that studying abroad in places like Cuba, Spain and Japan offers enriching global perspectives that can’t be replicated in a traditional classroom. This past summer, several faculty and students had the transformative opportunity to participate in Study Abroad programs that shaped their global…
Japanese delegates pose with leaders in NC

July 09, 2025

NC State Welcomes Japanese Trade Delegation Exploring Life Sciences Industry

A delegation of Japanese business leaders visited North Carolina last week as part of a trade mission organized by the Japan External Trade Relations Organization (JETRO), highlighting the state’s growing life sciences sector and longstanding ties to Japan. The three-day JETRO Mission began Tuesday, June 24, with a welcome breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion hosted…
NC State Dining Employees prepare a lunch as their final project in the IEP program.

April 30, 2025

Building Language, Boosting Safety: NC State’s New English Program Empowers Employees

In January 2025, NC State’s Intensive English Program (IEP) launched a new workplace English language program aimed at enhancing safety and communication skills for NC State Dining employees. The initiative provided hands-on instruction twice a week, helping participants strengthen their English proficiency while building confidence on the job. The 12-week course, which ran through late…