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Red and White Week, presented by Coca-Cola, is NC State’s weeklong celebration of all things red, white and Wolfpack. 🐺🎉 Join us for a jam-packed lineup of homecoming events from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, including the big game against the California Golden Bears. 🔗 http://ncst.at/hKIv5100kac

The Battery and Energy Storage Technology (BEST) Makerspace is officially open. 👏🔋 The NC State College of Engineering unveiled the state-of-the-art facility for hands-on learning in battery development and energy storage systems last month. #ThinkAndDo Read more: http://ncst.at/fAMA50ZZOV7

Former NC State football coach Chuck Amato, who spanned multiple decades of NC State athletics, died on Monday at the age of 80. 🔗 Read more about his legacy: http://ncst.at/vCrw50ZZ8Fv

From NCAA champion runner to record-setting coach, Laurie Henes ‘92 has built a cross country dynasty. 🏆🏃 See how the cover star of our latest issue of #NCStateMag has coached with kindness and trust for over 30 years. 🔗 http://ncst.at/MveU50ZZ7PX

It's time to Pack the Polls. 🐺🗳️ Early voting is officially open on campus through Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. Students, faculty, staff and community members who qualify as eligible Wake County voters can cast their ballots at 1220 Varsity Drive. Learn more: http://ncst.at/Vijf50ZYMII

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 👏

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

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

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

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.

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

Once again NC State has ranked among the best colleges in the nation, according to Princeton Review, continuing what has become an annual tradition. 👏 The university earned top-10 rankings on two of Princeton Review’s best-value lists. Read more: http://ncst.at/GcIa50ZGmTI

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

Two out-of-this-world days with NC State hero Christina Koch. 👏🚀 The NASA astronaut and alumna returned to campus and was welcomed by a renamed building with her name on it, a limited-edition Howling Cow ice cream, and a whole Wolfpack cheering her on. http://ncst.at/AFbr50ZFUVE

We are live from Stewart Theatre, where NASA astronaut Christina Koch will participate in a student-led conversation about wellness, grit and self-trust. 🎥 Tune in to Astronaut Strategies for College Students: http://ncst.at/ybuk50ZFmeI

Yesterday Chancellor Kevin Howell announced a new flavor of Howling Cow ice cream called Howl at the Moon in honor of astronaut Christina Koch. This limited-edition flavor features a cheesecake ice cream with blueberry and raspberry swirls and pieces of graham cracker pie crust.

We are live from Stewart Theatre, where NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Chancellor Kevin Howell and panelists will discuss how public higher education opens doors. 🎥 Tune in to The Launchpad Effect: http://ncst.at/6QnM50ZFbz2

Engineering Building II is now Christina Hammock Koch Hall. The building is home of electrical and computer engineering. Koch earned three degrees at NC State — a B.S. in electrical engineering and in physics and an M.S. in electrical engineering. 🔗 Read more: http://ncst.at/yb5350ZEZOj

“328 days in orbit, and nearly 700K miles around the moon did not begin at a launch pad. They began on Stinson Dr. — me, unconventional, quiet but with loud hair, and wondering if I belonged. Students of every kind, walking by and into this building, are my why.” —Christina Koch

“What I will ask of you is this: To never underestimate any student here. To validate their dreams and hold them accountable to them. To see their unfinished stories and guide them through the good chapters and the bad.” —Christina Koch

Introducing Christina Hammock Koch Hall.  Today, Chancellor Kevin Howell announced that NC State’s Engineering Building II, located on the Oval on Centennial Campus, has been named in honor of NASA astronaut and three-time NC State alumna Christina Hammock Koch.

“Christina represents what is possible when talent meets opportunity at a world-class public university.” —Chancellor Howell speaks at astronaut Christina Koch’s welcome home celebration

We’re on the Oval on NC State’s Centennial Campus this morning for astronaut Christina Koch’s welcome home celebration. 🚀 Watch the livestream beginning at 10:30 a.m. ncst.at/58an50ZELzl

She went around the moon and Pack again. 🌕🐺 NC State’s Free Expression Tunnel is ready for alumna Christina Hammock Koch’s visit to campus today and tomorrow.

Scenes from #Packapalooza™️! 🐺🐾🎉 Thank you to the students, families, fans and Raleigh community for packing Hillsborough Street on Saturday. Here's to another year with the Wolfpack!

It takes a Pack to help push the boundaries of space exploration. 🚀 As the Wolfpack prepares to welcome three-time NC State grad Christina Koch back to campus, we’re sharing the stories of NC State alumni who have used their degrees to help get us there. http://ncst.at/1Fw750ZCIRE

This Saturday, we Pack the street. 🎉 Whether you want to meet your favorite team, tour the Belltower or watch a dance performance, Packapalooza has it all. It's our annual block party — and it's how we celebrate the return of our Wolfpack. http://ncst.at/f82O50ZCJ6S

First, she reached for the stars. Then she became one. 🌟👩‍🚀 Next week, NASA astronaut and NC State-educated engineer Christina Hammock Koch will share her experiences with students, faculty and staff of her alma mater during a two-day visit to campus. http://ncst.at/a1UL50ZC6au

NC State University and the United States Army have signed a Regional Intergovernmental Support Agreement, establishing a new strategic partnership designed to strengthen innovation, workforce development and collaboration across a range of disciplines. Read more: http://ncst.at/m6sV50ZBF6W

This weekend, we celebrated the newest members of the Pack — with some help from Coach Gainey, Chancellor Howell and the Power Sound of the South — during New Student Convocation inside Reynolds Coliseum. 🐺🐾👏 #NCStateWWW

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced it will open a community engagement office on NC State's Centennial Campus to further the agency’s outreach efforts in the Southeast. It will be the first USPTO community engagement office in North Carolina. http://ncst.at/ONXl50ZAZPV

NC State has been chosen to lead a 10-year Department of War initiative aimed at modernizing textile manufacturing in the U.S. to support the defense industry. Read more about FutureTEX: http://ncst.at/M75K50ZAF0C

Happy FDOC, Wolfpack! 🐺 Chancellor Kevin Howell has a special message for the Wolfpack community as we kick off the fall semester.

Your first look at the NC State class of 2030. ‼️🐺🐾

It's been a busy summer at NC State. ☀️ From celebrations and concerts to camps and sports, here's a quick rundown of some of the notable and just plain interesting moments that took place on campus the past few months: http://ncst.at/gZoE50ZA0X4

Home sweet home. 🐺🐾 Students are moving in this weekend, and campus is bustling again. Share your advice for our new students. ⬇️