Alumni & Friends

Black and white photo of students leaving Withers Hall circa 1950-1959

Jul 7, 2026

William A. Withers Endowment: Shaping Chemistry’s Next Generation

Alumna Mary W. Richardson’s planned gift honored her father William A. Withers’ work in the Department of Chemistry. Years later, their legacy is still shaping the next generation of scientists.

A woman and Mr. and Ms. Wuf pose with a Day of Giving cutout

Apr 14, 2026

College Raises $1.2M on NC State’s Day of Giving

On March 25, the college received 1,235 gifts totaling $1.2 million as part of the annual fundraising event.

Christina Koch looks down at the Earth from the window of the Orion spacecraft.

Apr 9, 2026

Koch Eager For Splashdown

Three-time NC State graduate and Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch and the other three members of the crew are headed back to Earth following NASA’s first return to the moon in more than 50 years.

Christina Koch and her fellow crew members prepare to board their Orion spacecraft atop NASA’s Space Launch System rocket as part of a demonstration test in 2025.

Apr 6, 2026

See You on the Dark Side of the Moon

Three-time NC State graduate Christina Koch and her three Artemis II crewmates will blast off to the moon as early as Wednesday evening.

Christina Koch mingles with students during a visit to NC State.

Apr 1, 2026

From the Brickyard to the Moon: Christina Koch Through the Years

Ahead of her moon-bound NASA mission, explore a timeline of Christina Koch’s life and career.

A student stands in front of her poster and explains her research to a group of people.

Mar 2, 2026

Excellence in STEM Events Explore Real-World Impact of Research

The events brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry partners to explore how STEM innovation creates real-world impact.

Chayse Jones cleaning a coral tree underwater as part of a coral restoration effort.

Feb 20, 2026

Supporting Student Success

Day of Giving challenge funds help our students enrich their academic experiences.

NC State alumnus Jan Wooten on his graduation day in 1973.

Dec 1, 2025

A Gift for Graduate Students

Jan Wooten ’73 has established the College of Sciences’ first endowment for the general support of graduate students.

Lloyd and Genevieve Bostian sitting on their couch

Nov 24, 2025

Loyal Like Lloyd

Lloyd Bostian and his wife Genevieve are NC State’s longest-running consecutive annual donors, with 70 years of support.

Cat's Paw Nebula as shown by Webb Space Telescope

Nov 21, 2025

Announcing the Department of Physics and Astronomy

The name change recognizes our international leadership in astronomy and astrophysics and will benefit student recruitment efforts.