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This month, 82-year-old Bob Guzzo was officially enshrined in the NC State Athletic Hall of Fame. During the event, he received one of the biggest ovations of the 10 inductees, a celebration of a coaching career that made the Wolfpack a national power.

During his time as the NC State Wrestling coach, he won 12 ACC tournament titles, produced 86 individual ACC champions and 24 All-America athletes. 👏

Guzzo died May 16 of natural causes at his home in Raleigh. Read more about his legacy: http://ncst.at/m8sQ50Z4W7u

Walt Wolfram, a renowned linguistics professor at NC State, is retiring after 34 years with the NC State College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

“Walt has fundamentally changed how we think about language, not just as a field of study, but as a way of connecting with communities," said CHASS Dean Deanna Dannels.

He leaves a legacy of community-centered research that has reshaped how language connects people. Read: http://ncst.at/Rbef50Z3rsu

Andrew Carter '03, a journalist with the Chicago Tribune, was recently awarded the Pulitzer Prize. 👏

"If you’re a journalist and you really value doing work that makes a difference, the ultimate goal is to win a Pulitzer Prize," said Carter.

Learn more about the NC State College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Technician alum who earned U.S. journalism’s most prestigious award: http://ncst.at/KxGj50Z3qqW

Congrats, Coach! 🐺👏

Hart Named Head Coach for NC State Baseball - NC State University Athletics RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State's McMurray Family Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that veteran coach Chris Hart has been named the 17th head coach ...

A legendary career with the Wolfpack. 👏⚾️ Thank you, Coach Avent!

Avent Announces Retirement Following Storied Career - NC State University Athletics Elliott Avent, who has developed and mentored hundreds of young men during his 30 years at NC State, has announced that he will retire at the conclusion of t...

Dr. Youngsoo "Richard" Kim, a distinguished NC State Engineering professor, is the 2026 recipient of the O. Max Gardner Award — the UNC System's highest faculty honor. 👏

One of the world's leading scholars on asphalt pavement, Kim is recognized for his innovations that extend the life of highways, reduce costs, decrease environmental impacts, increase safety and improve the daily lives of millions.

“We are incredibly proud of Dr. Kim’s groundbreaking accomplishments – including the contributions he has made to improving safety and transportation infrastructure across the world,” said NC State Chancellor Kevin Howell. “In addition, Dr. Kim has left an immeasurable impact on his peers and students, and we are grateful that he has made NC State his academic home.”

Read more about Dr. Kim's achievement: http://ncst.at/AGkK50Z2M3Z

Four-time alumna Dr. Mariah Walker was recently named the 2026 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year for North Carolina. 👏

“We believe that every single student has gifts, skills and talents that are embedded in their natural DNA. We’re teaching them how to pull out what they already have.”

Read more about her philosophy as the leader of Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy: http://ncst.at/2Z5z50Z2vAH

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, founding student organizations or pivoting mid-career.

Here are just a few of their stories: http://ncst.at/7zLS50Z1qG3

📚 Help make reading easier! NC State scientists are launching a participatory project that allows people to help answer research questions about challenges affecting our ability to read. Too dark? Too bright? Glare?

🤝 Reading plays an important role in helping us navigate our surroundings on a daily basis – from road signs to digital messages. Join today: http://ncst.at/8cHR50Z0Ujh

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: http://ncst.at/1VfY50YYvJB