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Dec 2, 2024

Sisterhood Dinner to Celebrate Achievements of Women at NC State

Before NC State starts its celebration of Women’s HERstory month in March, the university will kick off its annual celebration with the Sisterhood Dinner, scheduled for Feb. 24, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in Talley Student Union’s State Ballroom.

two cards that read "How beautiful it is to live in a world with no walls," a quote from Manal Al-Sharif

Mar 1, 2024

“Dignity and Choice”: Women’s Center Survivor Fund Supports Students in Crisis

Completely driven by donors, the Women’s Center’s Survivor Fund has helped remove financial barriers for more than 100 NC State students who have faced interpersonal violence — supporting their healing, recovery and future success.

a Black man and woman sit on either side of a playful Black toddler

Sep 21, 2023

How Racism Shapes Black Motherhood in the U.S.

A new study underscores how being a Black mother in the U.S. involves navigating aspects of parenthood that are explicitly tied to dealing with racism.

four young women of different races sit on a bench on a busy street.

Sep 13, 2023

How Education, Work and Motherhood Shape Women’s Life ‘Pathways’

The researchers found seven “pathways” that illustrate the way major life events can have long-term ripple effects for women.

A colorized photo of a young adult Mary Yarbrough is held up in front of a swath of greenery, brick pathways and a fountain at Yarbrough Court.

Jun 28, 2023

A Hallowed Place Honors an NC State Icon

Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough broke molds and opened doors at NC State and beyond, earning a special place in Wolfpack hearts — and on our campus.

Jun 15, 2023

Women in Sport Leadership Summit Empowers Female Athletes and Students

The event serves as an important resource to develop, connect and advance female professionals who will be entering the sport industry.

Jun 7, 2023

Black Farmers Address Mental Health and Find Strength in Community

Black farmers like Temika Parker find that building social support networks is critical to circumventing systemic inequities in the farming industry and improving their mental health.

Colorful illustration of two stylized figures hugging symbolizing support for mental health.

Jun 6, 2023

Culture of care

University and College place an emphasis on wellness and mental health.

Apr 14, 2023

Anthony J. Cotton, Military Commander and Alumnus, Will Address 2023 Graduates

NC State will celebrate the class of 2023 during its spring commencement ceremony at PNC Arena on Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, the commander at United States Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and an NC State alumnus, will deliver the commencement address. During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson…

Mary Nease stands in front of a row of spools of thread, which are organized by color.

Apr 7, 2023

Master’s Student Mary Nease Brings “Feminist, Alternative” Point of View to Western Wear

Mary Nease puts a spin on her roots with her plus-size designs and approach to fashion at the Wilson College of Textiles.