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Amplifying Female Athletes

Alumna Arielle Chambers was named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 after founding one of the fastest-growing women’s online sports platforms.

A Guiding Light

Sophomore Devon Waterman puts his energy and positive attitude to work helping peers find job and internship opportunities.

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From Landslides to Asteroids

2021 Goldwater Scholar Jack Featherstone conducts research into the physics of phenomena on Earth and in outer space.

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You Belong With the Wolfpack

Discover NC State

#2Best Public College for Your Money in North Carolina

#3Return On Investment Among North Carolina Colleges

#7Best Value Among U.S. Public Universities