The Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes at NC State University invites you to the The 2026 Wolfpack Summit!

Please join us on Friday, April 24th, 2026 in the Wendell H. Murphy Football Center for a full day of impactful in-person networking, interactive breakout sessions with colleagues, and content addressing the theme, “Building Bridges: Navigating Change, Sustaining Success.” This year’s summit will explore the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics, including transfer trends, mental health, artificial intelligence, and holistic student development. 

Through interactive workshops, we will explore ways to equip student-athletes, staff, and programs to thrive in an era of rapid change. Join us as we collaborate and learn innovative approaches to champion the holistic development of our student-athletes with adaptable and intentional support.

This conference will be completely FREE for all attendees and lunch will be provided. The tentative schedule for the program is 9:00am through 3:00pm.

Please register by April 10th, 2026.

If you have any registration questions, please email Emily Gillespie at ergille2@ncsu.edu.

Breakout Session Proposals

We are calling for proposals for 45-minute breakout sessions addressing the theme “Building Bridges: Navigating Change, Sustaining Success.” This year’s summit will explore the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics, including transfer trends, mental health, artificial intelligence, and holistic student development. 

A few questions you may have:

What types of sessions might I facilitate?

• Panel
• Discussion-based
• Presentation
• Anything else – we encourage creativity! 

What are examples of proposal topics?

*The below topics are intended to be thought provoking ideas and you are not limited to the following:

• Innovative approaches to academic support and accountability
• Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance learning and efficiency
• Mental health, wellness, and identity development
• Adapting to evolving transfer, NIL, and eligibility landscapes
• Supporting international, graduate, and nontraditional student-athletes
• Building inclusive and sustainable departmental cultures
• Professional development, staff collaboration, and leadership growth

Please submit your proposal by 5pm on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. All selected participants will be notified on March 16th! We look forward to reading your proposals. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Emily Gillespie at ergille2@ncsu.edu.