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Alumni and Friends

Our Pack is more than 43,000 strong. You’re actors and archivists, bakers and bankers, translators and teachers, musicians and museum directors — the list goes on. You’ve followed your passions and built your careers.

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Accolades Magazine

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Celebrating Black Alumni

Here, we celebrate the courage, creativity and successes of NC State’s Black alumni from the last six decades — including Humanities and Social Sciences’ Norma Wright Garcia, Chasity Melvin, Tony Caravano and Tyree Daye.

Wolfpack Writers: Jane Craven

We caught up with English alumna Jane Craven to learn more about her first poetry collection “My Bright Last Country.”

Former Student Body President Establishes Scholarship for Student Leaders

Andy Walsh (Political Science ’13) has pledged $10,000 to establish the Robert A. Walsh Student Leadership Fund, which will benefit undergraduate students serving in leadership roles for campus organizations.

Distinguished Alumnus Award

woman holds award while posing with man and woman — Jane Rogers (English ‘69), 2019 Distinguished Alumna

The college recognizes an outstanding alumnus each year with our Distinguished Alumnus Award. We honor recipients during NC State’s annual Evening of Stars Gala. To nominate an accomplished graduate for his or her career achievements, community engagement or service to NC State, please contact the Humanities and Social Sciences Development Office at 919-513-1478.

2020: Judge Robert Rader, B.A. Political Science, 1978
2019: Jane Rogers, B.A. English, 1969
2018: John Ward, B.A. Communication, 1991
2017: Therese Fowler, B.A. Cultural Anthropology, 2000, MFA, 2005
2016: Gentry Smith, B.A. Political Science, 1983
2015: Vivian Howard, B.A. English, 2000
2014: Bob Geolas, B.A. Multidisciplinary Studies, 1987
2012: Susan Rabon, B.A. Political Science, 1982
2011: Nora Shepard, MFA Creative Writing, 2005
2010: Susan Carter, B.A. Political Science, 1981
2009: Jack L. Cozort, B.A. Liberal Arts, 1972
2008: Dick Carr, B. A. English, 1970
2007: Perry Safran, B.A. Political Science, 1972
2006: Ralph E. (Benny) Suggs, B.S. Psychology, 1969
2005: Barbara Goodmon, M.A. Liberal Studies, 2000
2004: Terry Gannon, B.A. History, 1985
2003: Sandra Harding, Ph.D. Sociology, 1994
2002: Julia T. Wood, B. A. Communication, 1972
2001: Gordon Smith, III, M.A. Rural Sociology, 1974
2000: Ann B. Goodnight, B.A. Political Science, 1968
1999: Sylvia A. Adcock, B.A. English, 1981
1998: Ronald E. Spivey, Jr., B.A. Political Science, 1982
1997: Larry D. Barbour, B.A. Political Science, 1971
1996: Pamela Denning, BA. Social Work, 1982
1995: Michael Pedneau, B.A. Political Science, 1973, M.P.A. 1975
1994: Philander D. Chase, B.A. History, 1965
1993: Peaches Gunter Blank, B.A. Political Science, 1973, M.P.A, 1974
1992: A. Leslie Cox, Jr., B.A. English, 1972
1991: William T. Kretzer, B.A. History, 1986
1990: Burley B. Mitchell, Jr., B.A. Political Science, 1966

What’s Your NC State Story?

Since earning your degree, you’ve built a life. You’ve launched a career. You’ve used what you learned here to create a unique and powerful story.

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My NC State Story: Bonnie Tronzo (Political Science ‘05)

Political science alumna Bonnie Tronzo says internship opportunities at NC State allowed her to find her passion and help those struggling with mental health issues.

My NC State Story: Jason Erik Lundberg (Technology Education ‘97, English ‘05)

English alumnus Jason Erik Lundberg will publish his 25th book in June. He says he owes much of his success to his time at NC State.

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