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The official account of NC State University in Raleigh, NC, USA. NC State creates societal, economic and intellectual prosperity. Follow us to see how we #ThinkAndDo.

@ncstate.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 9:45 PM

Three-time NC State graduate and NASA astronaut Christina Koch has a new exploration project on the horizon: She’s just been named the national space agency’s acting deputy chief engineer, beginning Nov. 1. 👏

🚀 Read more: http://ncst.at/I85n50ZXPWb

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@ncstate.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 2:41 PM

Using eggshells to make stronger, lighter metal alloys? NC State researchers have demonstrated that it's possible. High-quality magnesium alloys have a wide variety of automotive, aerospace and biomedical applications. http://ncst.at/nhTr50ZXFbP #ThinkAndDo

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@ncstate.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 1:35 AM

Andrea Loera Valdez will soon graduate with the skills to teach all elementary subjects — returning to her home in Edgecombe County ready to support her community’s students and families.

Discover how her major in elementary education prepared her to support young minds: http://ncst.at/lROZ50ZXqSE

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@ncstate.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 8:35 PM

Each weekend, thousands of football fans converge on campuses across the country, but rising temperatures are prompting game delays and even sending some fans to the hospital. 🔥🏈

See how extreme late-summer heat waves are threatening to reshape college football: http://ncst.at/4wMl50ZW5fc

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@ncstate.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 10:04 PM

A new truck called the MooMobile is taking Howling Cow ice cream on the move. 🛞💨

"I believe that our mission of teaching, research and extension will be strengthened by being able to get off the farm," said Carl Hollifield, director of Dairy Enterprise Systems.

http://ncst.at/ehZU50ZVaZV

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@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 5:06 PM

Tuesday, Sept. 29 is a scheduled Wellness Day at NC State. There will be no classes, and the Wolfpack community is encouraged to reflect on their well-being.

Read Chancellor Howell's message and find relevant campus resources: http://ncst.at/1B0r50ZSlXI

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@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 12:50 AM

Two years ago, Hurricane Helene brought historic wind speeds and flooding to western North Carolina.

Since then, NC State’s North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies has been lending a helping hand to recovery efforts with climate data. Read more in #NCStateMag: http://ncst.at/9aJy50ZS1MO

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@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 26, 2026, 3:54 PM

For 20 years, the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center has welcomed generations of the Wolfpack. Built through the generosity of thousands of donors, it continues to bring the NC State community together.

Celebrate two decades of connection: http://ncst.at/f26s50ZRSCO

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@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 12:35 AM

NC State’s engineering programs once again made a dominant showing in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings, with eight programs ranked in the top 20 in their respective fields. 👏

NC State also ranked highly as a best value for students. View the list: http://ncst.at/qrbn50ZRcgK

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@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 1:48 AM

What does it really take to become a NASA astronaut? From building trust in zero gravity to dealing with imposter syndrome, Christina Koch shares advice for aspiring astronauts. 🚀

Watch her conversation with senior and two-time NASA intern Raina Gandhi: http://ncst.at/3p1Y50ZQPEM

Raina Gandhi in a red sweater asking a question to NASA astronaut Christina Koch. Text on image reads: "Raina: So now that you're back on Earth, how do you hold on to that feeling of wonder? Christina: When I first came back, my biggest fear was about this beautiful thing that I just got to experience fleeting away and that it would never be closer than it was in that moment. And how can I just have the most likelihood of getting to hold on to it and having it be real?"

@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 18, 2026, 9:30 PM

Graduating 20 students in 2025, NC State’s Department of Statistics has ranked No. 1 as the nation’s top producer of Ph.D. graduates. 👏

See the recent data from the American Statistical Association (ASA): http://ncst.at/LNJH50ZPlkZ

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@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 9:52 PM

Romanticizing bricks: our favorite pastime. 🧱

In case you missed it, the Brickyard has officially reopened to pedestrians after three years of renovations. 👏 See how the Hallowed Place has become one of the most sustainable spaces on campus: ncst.at/7U4a50ZO5EN

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@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 14, 2026, 9:29 PM

Last week at NC State Honors, the university recognized alumni and friends whose commitment and dedication advance the university and embody our Think and Do mantra. 👏

Three men in suits smiling and posing on stage under a sign announcing Stanhope A. "Stan" Kelly as the 2026 Watauga Medal recipient.

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@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 13, 2026, 4:11 PM

After being closed for 3 years, a refreshed, revamped and re-ramped Brickyard will soon reopen to pedestrians.

All bricks were replaced with a new subsurface of gravel and 435,000 water-permeable pavers. Old bricks will be used in projects around campus. http://ncst.at/H3IE50ZN1pC

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@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 11, 2026, 1:03 AM

They moved into their residence halls, met thousands of their new classmates at convocation, checked out some events, found their way to their classes, and celebrated at Packapalooza — and they’re just getting started.

Meet a few new members of the Pack: http://ncst.at/kcOk50ZMoRp

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Male student in red scrubs with stethoscope stands confidently in front of orange lockers, holding a white coat over his shoulder.

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@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 5, 2026, 6:25 PM

Howard Baum was the Wolfpack’s one-man in-game stats crew, keeping stats for the Wolfpack Sports Network for 59 years. On Aug. 27, he died at his home in Fayetteville at the age of 92.

Read more about his legacy: http://ncst.at/pqnI50ZJLZv

@ncstate.bsky.social Sep 1, 2026, 9:14 PM

From the Free Expression Tunnel to the moon and back. 🚀🐺 Last week, we proudly welcomed NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch home to her alma mater and named Koch Hall in her honor. 🎥 Hit rewind on her two-day campus visit.

@ncstate.bsky.social Aug 31, 2026, 3:56 PM

All systems are go for an unforgettable year at NC State. 🐺🐾 From August to May, there are countless events that the Wolfpack won't want to miss.

🔗 Plan your year: http://ncst.at/m0u550ZHn3n

@ncstate.bsky.social Aug 28, 2026, 12:45 AM

NC State’s newest building to honor a woman is one of many such landmarks on and off campus, a tradition that goes all the way back to the school’s first female employee in 1889.

In honor of Koch Hall, explore the campus landmarks named after Wolfpack women: http://ncst.at/HEVr50ZGmEw