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The First Freshmen

Seventy-two students made up the first class of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1889. Some were just boys and some were men, but they all were a part of the land-grant college experiment that unfolded at NC State 125 years ago.

Leading The Way

It's been more than five years since either Dr. Lawrence M. Clark or Dr. Augustus M. Witherspoon served in the NC State administration. Their impact endures, even in their absence.

Pioneer

Carl Koch, Kobe Steel Distinguished Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, was recently elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

From Shy Student To School Leader

From shy kid to star teacher to school leader: Yolanda Wiggins has made quite a turnaround.

Running On Full

Each runner in the Krispy Kreme Challenge races for his own reasons. David Spencer, a 2002 alumnus, runs in gratitude for his son's health.

Hallowed

There are nearly 450 buildings on the NC State campus, but only nine hallowed places. Learn about the Wolfpack's most revered sites.

In This Corner

It's a Pack fan's dream: Everett Case, Norm Sloan, Jim Valvano and Kay Yow, all in one place. This fall, it becomes a statuary reality.

World Class

The Hunt Library, NC State's newest signature building, opened for business on Jan. 2.

Holiday Crop

NC State has a tight connection to North Carolina's prolific poinsettia industry.

Fall 2012 Graduates Celebrate on Social Media

More than 3,500 transformational NC State students became transformational alumni on Saturday, Dec. 15. See how they celebrated their achievement on social media.

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