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Oct 28, 2025

Brian Sytsma: Scary Situations, Solid Lessons Learned

The leaves turn crimson and vermilion. The wind nibbles coldly on the underdressed. Jack-o-lanterns and skeletons fill the decoration aisle. Fall is officially here, Wolfpack. Whether your favorite thing about…

Mar 12, 2025

Remembering and Honoring Marshall Brain

Marshall Brain was a professor, director of the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program, entrepreneur and friend. Brain began his teaching career in NC State’s Computer Science Department, teaching from 1986 to 1992.…

Maggie Kane stands in front of the Travelin' Table food truck. She smiles and gestures with her hands toward the truck, excited to show it off.

Feb 18, 2025

With a Little More Kindness

New food truck helps Maggie Kane ’13 extend her mission of bringing good food and community to people, regardless of their means.

Mar 10, 2025

Meet Four Wolfpack Women Who’ve Launched Research-based Startups

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we asked four women who’ve launched and led startup companies based on NC State research for their advice and insights.

Feb 18, 2025

Germanee Gerald ’13 Receives the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of her professional achievements, community involvement and alignment with the college’s core values, Germanee Gerald was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

a man in blue coveralls stands with pigs in a barn

Feb 11, 2025

Alum Extends Roots to Support Agriculture

CALS alumnus Aaron Blackmon followed his family’s roots in agriculture and found his passion as a farmer and livestock Extension agent.

Eli Hornstein in science lab in front of a computer.

Jul 15, 2024

From Conservationist to Ag Biotech Entrepreneur

CALS alumnus Eli Hornstein is using biotechnology to produce plants that farmers can feed to cattle to reduce their methane production.

Dec 20, 2023

Award-Winning Product Innovation Lab MBA Course Pushes Innovation Forward

Recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the most innovative business courses in the country, the Product Innovation Lab brings together multidisciplinary teams of management (MBA) and engineering graduate students to research market needs and develop cutting-edge solutions.

Dec 19, 2023

Student Entrepreneur Learns by Doing

Junior Jack Rothacker, a double major in Spanish and business administration, launched a nonprofit to raise money to build a new classroom and provide educational resources for a school in El Salvador and, in turn, help students stay in school.

Oct 21, 2022

NC State Celebrates Innovation, Entrepreneurship

Craig Yencho and Ken Pecota were both honored with the Innovator of the Year award, and Marshall Brain received the Entrepreneur of the Year award.