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North Carolina State University is a public research university in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is North Carolina’s largest public university. Randy Woodson currently serves as N.C. State’s chancellor.

Naming the Bones
Law Enforcement

Naming the Bones

A forensic anthropologist and a volunteer sleuth are working to identify bodies from nearly 300 cold cases across the state. 

by Clinton Colmenares August 1, 2025August 4, 2025
The Professor Who ‘Declared War’ on DEI at N.C. State

The Professor Who ‘Declared War’ on DEI at N.C. State

Shortly after a professor complained to the UNC System about his employer’s DEI compliance, N.C. State University changed its strategic plan.

by Erin Gretzinger April 10, 2025April 9, 2025
The Man Can Dance: N.C. State Team Spotlights First Male Dancer

The Man Can Dance: N.C. State Team Spotlights First Male Dancer

Ryan Cawley is one of a handful of male performers on university dance teams.

by Sylvia Adcock March 20, 2025March 25, 2025
Kevin Howell Chosen as N.C. State’s New Chancellor

Kevin Howell Chosen as N.C. State’s New Chancellor

The UNC Health executive has deep ties to the university and will be its first Black chancellor. He will take over for the long-serving Randy Woodson.

by Matt Hartman March 18, 2025March 19, 2025

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How an Aggressive Church is Making Waves at N.C. State

How an Aggressive Church is Making Waves at N.C. State

Former members of Restored Church Raleigh say they felt pressured to be baptized and to isolate from friends and family.

by Emily Vespa February 19, 2025February 19, 2025
The Closure of ‘PCB Hall’ Reflects Problems Across UNC System

The Closure of ‘PCB Hall’ Reflects Problems Across UNC System

NCSU’s shuttering of Poe Hall has raised concerns about exposure to hazardous substances in aging buildings across the 16-campus system.

by Emily Vespa August 14, 2024February 5, 2025
NCSU’s Randy Woodson Announces Retirement

NCSU’s Randy Woodson Announces Retirement

Woodson stayed nearly three times longer than most college leaders. Now the UNC System must undertake yet another chancellor search.

by Erin Gretzinger July 18, 2024February 5, 2025

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How Randy Woodson Became N.C. State University’s Politically Invincible Chancellor

How Randy Woodson Became N.C. State University’s Politically Invincible Chancellor

He’s served nearly three times as long as most college leaders. What’s his secret? 

by Karin Fischer April 24, 2024February 5, 2025
‘Is This Really Happening?’

‘Is This Really Happening?’

With both the men’s and women’s teams in the Final Four, N.C. State’s improbable run has given a new generation something to aspire to. 

by Ben McNeely April 3, 2024October 26, 2024
The Heartbreak of College Suicides

The Heartbreak of College Suicides

Ben Salas was one of seven N.C. State students who ended their lives last academic year. His devastated family has no idea why.

by Jade Neptune October 11, 2023October 26, 2024
N.C. State’s Band of Brothers

N.C. State’s Band of Brothers

Fifty years ago, as the number of Black athletes began to grow rapidly at Southern universities, a group of young men joined forces in Raleigh in a quest for a national college basketball championship. Now, after the death of an irrepressible teammate, they look back on the bond they still share.

by John Drescher December 9, 2021October 26, 2024

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