Donor Recognition

Celebrating donor generosity that has shaped and enhanced the experiences of students and faculty in the College of Engineering.

The Foundation recognizes donors to highlight for our students and faculty the generosity that has shaped and enhanced their experiences in the College of Engineering. We understand that donors give to support a cause or an institution they believe in and that recognition is not the primary goal. But we also believe that recognition can spur broader participation. In addition to recognizing our donors on the website, the Foundation also organizes special events for donors throughout the year.

Generous gift from Wolfspeed extends Palmour legacy in College of Engineering

The gift is establishing the John Palmour Distinguished Professorship in Materials Science and Engineering as well as the Wolfspeed Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Dr. John Palmour.

Bronze wolf statue profiled against backdrop of yellow autumn leaves. — One of the copper wolves stands in front of fall foliage on a warm afternoon at Wolf Plaza. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Gorga and Joines give the gift of exceptional student experiences through their new endowment

To better support textile students, beloved professors Russell Gorga and Jeff Joines generously created the Gorga and Joines TECS Student Enrichment Endowment.

Whitehornes establish entrepreneurship scholarship in Computer Science

This endowment will provide scholarships for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science who are affiliated with the CSC Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Track.

Kyle and Alyssa holding a presentation check at their golf tournament

More than money

After losing her mother to cancer three days into her freshman year at NC State, Alyssa Bowker found herself thrust into a challenging emotional and financial situation. To honor her mother, and seeded by gifts from their wedding guests, she and her husband created an endowment that they continue to grow to support students facing similar difficulties.

What leadership looks like

The shirt is Wolfpack red, emblazoned with white letters: This is what an engineer looks like. And when Timothy Humphrey ’96 saw it while visiting NC State, he knew it was something he would wear proudly.

COE students and faculty members are the real winners on record-setting Day of Giving

Alumni, students, faculty and staff members, friends and parents gave 16,774 gifts to the University for a total of $34,019,746 to beat last year’s totals for both and to set the record for most gifts given in a total day.

Hand holding a red card with an outline of a howling wolf cutout so as to see the view of the brick building and landscape behind. Day of Giving 3/22/2023 #GivingPack is written in white letters on the card.

College of Engineering 100th Anniversary Celebration

Following are photos taken during the College of Engineering’s 100th anniversary celebration held May 3, 2023, on The Oval at NC State’s Centennial Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.

100th Anniversary Celebration, May 3, 2023

2023 Engineering Endowment Dinner

View past endowment dinner photo albums here.