Academic Success

Oct 8, 2018

Spring 2018 Scholar-Athletes Recognized

NC State scholar-athletes were recognized at center field during halftime of the NC State football game on September 29th. The 323 Caterpillar scholar-athletes earned a term grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the spring 2018 semester. The student-athletes were joined on the field by Chancellor Dr. Randy Woodson, Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Division…

May 21, 2018

Spring 2018 ASPSA Graduation Breakfast

On Saturday, May 12, we celebrated over 90 graduating student-athletes at our annual ASPSA Graduation Breakfast. The breakfast is held every spring and fall prior to the large commencement in PNC Arena. Staff, coaches, family and friends celebrated the successes of NC State student-athletes. Perry Ramsey, volleyball, and Derya Pekari, rifle, emceed the event. Coaches and…

Dec 18, 2017

Student-Athletes Recognized at ASPSA Graduation Breakfast

Early Friday morning, NC State student-athletes were honored at ASPSA’s graduation breakfast ceremony in Vaughn Towers. Of the 3,293 NC State students who graduated in fall 2017, 36 were student-athletes. The ASPSA graduation breakfast is held each semester prior to the university commencement in PNC Arena. Parents, coaches, advisors and friends gathered together to celebrate the student-athletes’…

Apr 22, 2019

ASPSA Intern Alumni Series – Wendy LeBlanc (’05-’06)

Wendy LeBlanc joined the Tulane community in January 2013, working as a learning specialist for the athletics department and as an academic advisor for baseball. Within athletics, LeBlanc works with students one-one on time management, academic strategies, and academic advising. LeBlanc also coordinates the psycho-educational screening and testing for all student-athletes, serving as a liaison…

Mar 6, 2018

Fall 2017 Scholar-Athletes Recognized

NC State Caterpillar Scholar-Athletes from fall 2017 were recognized at halftime during the basketball game on Tuesday, February 20th. These scholar-athletes earned a term grade point average of a 3.0 or higher in the fall 2017 semester. This year, NC State applauds 305 scholar-athletes for their ability to balance playbooks and textbooks. Among these student-athletes are 159…

Sep 25, 2019

ASPSA Intern Alumni Series – Sara Gothelf (’11-’12)

Sara Gothelf Intern Class 2011-12 University of Texas, San Antonio Who have you worked for? I have worked for the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) since I left the internship. This August will be 7 years! What is your current position-roles and responsibilities? At UTSA, I am an academic coordinator working with volleyball,…

Mar 14, 2017

ASPSA Intern Alumni Series – Katie Ethridge (’06-’07)

Each year, the ASPSA Internship Program welcomes three interns who embark on an intensive year-long internship designed to prepare aspiring new professionals in the field of academic support for student-athletes. Established in 2005, the internship runs from early July to mid-June and follows a strategic timeline that allows interns the opportunity to gain significant experience…

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…

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.