Caldwell Fellows

William O'Brien sits on a wall at NC State's campus in a red Wolfpack polo.

Aug 30, 2021

A Lifetime of Commitment

William O’Brien ’81 created his legacy and boosted NC State’s through his work as an alumnus, volunteer and donor. He’s honoring his experiences with the Caldwell Fellows program by creating a new endowment through planned and current use gifts that will continue serving Caldwell Fellows far into the future.

Copper Wolf on Central Campus in the fall

Apr 19, 2021

The Caldwell Fellows Program Has Announced the Members of Its Class of 2024

The program selects NC State students completing their first year on campus, and its mission is developing the next generation of self-aware, globally-minded humans that engage in creative, conscientious leadership.

Mar 24, 2021

Building an Impact: Architecture Alumnus Bolsters Student Travel Opportunities

In conjunction with NC State’s annual Day of Giving, alumnus Greg Cranford is making a $250,000 estate gift to support students studying abroad.

Mar 5, 2021

Leadership Advice for CEOs and Entry Level Professionals from Hal Lawton ‘96, President and CEO of Tractor Supply Company

The latest installment of the Wells Fargo Executive Leadership Series was held virtually featuring Hal Lawton, president CEO of Tractor Supply Company.

The Memorial Belltower, as seen from Holladay Hall

Feb 15, 2021

Celebrating Black Alumni

Gayle Lanier ’82 and Tony Caravano ’04 are two of NC State’s many standout Black alumni. Both want to give back to their alma mater while paying it forward to future members of the Pack, so they have each established scholarship endowments to that end.

Students pictured in a Zoom breakout room during a Community Conversations Project event

Dec 10, 2020

Continuing the Conversation

Students in the University Honors and Scholars Programs and the Honors and Scholars Village continued the Campus Conversation Project this fall in a virtual format.

May 14, 2020

Scoville Fellowship Allows NC State Alumnus to Work on Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security in the Middle East

Jacob Sebastian is one of just three recent college graduates in the nation to earn a spring 2020 Scoville Fellowship, and he will work for the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) in Washington, D.C.

May 14, 2020

Alumna Raven Solomon’s Experiences in Poole College Inspire Leadership Across Generations

Poole Alumna Raven Solomon credits her time at NC State and Poole College as instrumental in her work to inspire leadership across generations.

Dec 17, 2019

A Vision for Doing Good

Layne Baker, a first-generation college student from rural North Carolina graduating in December, used his time at NC State and in the Caldwell Fellows program to show others in a similar situation that college is attainable for them as well.

Dec 6, 2019

Creating a Lasting Legacy to the College of Design

By Stuart Hall As Bill Dove shares stories about his 86 years of life, some of the names and dates are admittedly a little blurred. […]