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Clyde Sorenson looks for fireflies.

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Chasing a Ghost

Under the darkness of night, entomologist Clyde Sorenson ’80, ’84 MS, ’88 PHD pursues what could be a new species of firefly.

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A look back at March Madness

What a Ride

With the 2024 – 25 basketball season set to tip off, NC State magazine takes a look back at the Wolfpack teams’ historic March Madness runs last spring.

NC State will lead regional hub to create better semi-conductors for U.S. Department of Defense.

Chipping In

NC State oversees regional hub to create better semi-conductors for U.S. Department of Defense.
Bacteria prepare to eat plastic.

A Possible Answer for a Pollution Problem

NC State team genetically engineers a microorganism that can break down plastics in saltwater.
Doors shut on potential college student.

A Closed System?

A new study challenges the notion that higher education is open to everyone.
Ashton Thompson works at his job at Juneberry Ridge.

A Farm for the Future

Ashton Thompson ’13 oversees a holistic farm that features aquaculture and tourism.

Will Ricks aids a sunflower in becoming a better host to North Carolina pollinators.

Re-establishing Royalty

Will Ricks ’07 works to ensure that monarch butterflies can once again thrive in the Carolinas.

Gwen Beavans stands with Smokey Bear

Bear Necessities

Gwen Beavans ’88 works with Smokey Bear to spread the word about preventing wildfires.
Students gather in the teaching kitchen in Carmichael Gymnasium.

Cooking at Carmichael

A teaching kitchen has been a welcome addition to campus.
Lindsay Leftwich

First Pitch

Lindsay Leftwich takes the helm of Wolfpack softball.
NC State Athletics championships decorative illustration

Back-to-Back (and Back) Titles

Our By The Numbers looks at title streaks by Wolfpack sports teams over the years.
NC State tennis players Joe Wayand and Martin Borisiouk hold tennis rackets.

Court Culture

Despite the language barrier, tennis players “Joe and Bo” double up for success.
Donna Bailey on the front porch or her Raleigh home.

Make Yourself at Home

Program helps homeless students with compassion and innovation.
Lesley-Ann Noel, author of Design Social Change

60 Seconds with Lesley-Ann Noel ’18 PHD

Assistant professor, Media Arts, Design and Technology
Alex Petercuskie with some young people in Uganda, where she co-founded Lift One Kin.

Learning without Borders

NC State alum shares education with dignity, one family at a time.
Cathryn and John Sill

Wildlife in Watercolor

The paintings of John Sill ’70 bring the natural world to young readers.