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Jan 18, 2017

288 Caterpillar Scholar-Athletes Recognized for their Academic Achievements

During halftime of the NC State men’s basketball game on Tuesday, January 17, 288 Caterpillar Scholar-Athletes were recognized . These scholar-athletes earned a term grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the fall 2016 semester. Of the 288 student-athletes, 177 were on the dean’s list, 32 had a perfect 4.0 semester GPA, and four were… 

Jan 10, 2017

NC State Advisor Honored with Regional Advising Award

Congratulations are in order for NC State academic advisor Maria Crockett as she was recently selected for the Region 3 Excellence in Advising – Advisor Primary Role Award. This award is given by NACADA’s Global Community for Academic Advising and recognizes individuals whose primary role at the institution is the direct delivery of advising services to… 

Dec 20, 2016

25 Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Graduation Breakfast

Twenty-five NC State student-athletes were honored at a graduation breakfast ceremony in Vaughn Towers prior to the university commencement in PNC Arena. Parents, coaches, advisors, and friends gathered together to celebrate the student-athletes’ academic, athletic, and personal accomplishments. Christian McCurdy, men’s swimming, served as the emcee for the event. Each graduating student-athlete was presented with a… 

Dec 7, 2016

Seven Sets of Student-Athlete Twins Bring New Meaning to Wolfpack Family

If you watch an NC State athletic event this year, you may think you are seeing double. Chances are, you are correct. This year, NC State has seven sets of twins competing as student-athletes: Gymnastics: Alexa & Paris Phillips Tennis: Igor & Ivan Saveljic Wrestling: Jamal and Jamel Morris Wrestling: Daniel and Thomas Bullard Football: Tyler and… 

Oct 5, 2016

Top Student Athletes Honored at Halftime

During halftime of the football game against Wake Forest on Saturday, October 1, 299 Caterpillar Scholar Athletes were commended on center field for their academic achievements. These student athletes earned a term grade point average of 3.0 or higher in spring 2016. They were joined on the field by Chancellor Dr. Randy Woodson, Vice Chancellor… 

Aug 9, 2016

SummerSTART 2016 is a Wrap!

SummerSTART 2016 has officially ended and the 56 new freshmen student-athletes have completed their first courses as NC State students. 

Jun 30, 2016

56 Wolves added to the Pack

The newest members of the Pack moved in on Sunday, June 19th and were greeted with a week of orientations, meetings, and their first college classes. 

Feb 18, 2016

Mid-year Freshman Student-Athletes: Transitioning from High School to College

Every January, a handful of student-athletes graduate early from high school and start their collegiate journey earlier than most of their peers. Transitioning from high school to college is challenging for any student, but starting in January instead of August posts its own set of unique adversities. Bryce Banks and Bryce Dixon, both mid-year student-athletes… 

Feb 4, 2016

Student-Athlete Receives Prestigious Scholarship

Lauren Velasco, a women’s cross country and track athlete, was awarded the Kay K. Saintsing Memorial Award. She received the award in Charlotte in January. The $1,000.00 scholarship is awarded annually to a returning student at a North Carolina college or university. Selection criteria also includes that the student must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative… 

Jan 29, 2016

Top Pack Athletes Recognized at Basketball Game

During halftime of the January 27th men’s basketball game between NC State and Georgia Tech, 279 scholar athletes were recognized for their ability to balance playbooks and textbooks in the fall.