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Jean Ristaino

Jun 29, 2026

Planting a Legacy

Professor Emeritus Jean Ristaino establishes endowment and stipend to send graduate students around the globe.
Joe Darkoh

Jun 29, 2026

60 Seconds with Joe Darkoh ’03

Continuity and IT Manager, Resiliency Operations Center
Henri Luna, his sister Anabel, and his mother Celia at the front counter.

Jun 29, 2026

More Than a Meal

Daily specials always include family and community at Henri Luna’s Sampson County restaurants.
Carrie and Adam Barnhardt

Jun 29, 2026

A Way Through the Worry

NC State steps up as farmers face a silent mental health crisis.
Peter Koch pictured with the moonshine exhibit of an old-fashioned still and whiskey barrels

Jun 4, 2026

Mountain Life

Peter Koch ’97 MA focuses on Appalachian culture at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center.
Natalie Gore stands behind the glass overlooking the ice at the Lenovo Center, where the Carolina Hurricanes play.

Jun 4, 2026

Ready for the Drop

Natalie Gore ’24 is behind the scenes — and ahead of the game — as the Carolina Hurricanes chase the Stanley Cup.
Jim Hunt poses by a school named after him

Jun 1, 2026

Always All In

Jim Hunt ’59, ’62 MS leaves a legacy of never settling for half measures.
Mariah Walker

May 18, 2026

Principal Beliefs

Leader of Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Mariah Walker ’06, ’10 MED, ’12 MSA, ’24 EDD is the 2026 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year.
Reynolds Coliseum set up for new student convocation. The Jumbotron reads, "Reynolds Coliseum, Welcome and New Student Convocation."

Apr 20, 2026

A Meaningful Connection

The Wolfpack Connect program guarantees admission for community college students.
Darris Means

Apr 20, 2026

Pathways to Possibilities

Darris Means ’14 PHD creates connections to expand rural students’ access to resources and opportunities.