Student-athletes

Dec 10, 2020

Pets Provide Comfort to Student-Athletes Amid Pandemic

The isolation of the COVID-19 Pandemic has been very real for many. Student-athletes have relied on their pets to ease the social isolation while staying socially distanced. Coleman Stewart, a fifth year, and Olivia Calegan, a senior, both on the swimming and diving team were happily occupied by their dog, Henry. He “was a huge… 

Dec 20, 2019

28 NC State Student-Athletes Graduate in Fall 2019

The ASPSA Graduation Breakfast was held at Vaughn Towers prior to the university celebration at PNC Arena. Family, friends, coaches, and support staff all came together to celebrate the 28 student-athletes who graduated in the fall 2019 semester.   This was a very impressive group of student-athletes, both athletically and academically. A few highlights include:… 

May 13, 2019

106 Student-Athletes Recognized at ASPSA Graduation Breakfast

On Saturday, May 11th, 106 student-athletes were recognized at the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes Graduation Breakfast. Family, friends, coaches, and support personnel were all there to celebrate their accomplishments.  The class of 2019 is an impressive group of student-athletes including: ACC champions and NCAA national champions Professional athletes Olympians and several aspiring for the… 

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… 

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… 

May 15, 2017

93 Student-athletes Honored at ASPSA Graduation Breakfast

On Saturday, May 13th, 93 NC State student-athletes were honored at ASPSA’s graduation breakfast ceremony in Vaughn Towers. 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’ academic, athletic, and personal accomplishments. Jonathan Davis, from men’s soccer, emceed the… 

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… 

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…