military

Nov 1, 2024

Alumni step up to support military students

Jon Jacocks, an NC State Industrial Engineering alum (1976) and President and CEO of Empower RF Systems, recently created an endowment to support military and veteran students pursuing graduate education at the College of Engineering.

Genevieve Flatgard poses for a portrait while wearing her military uniform. The United States flag, left, and the United States Navy flag, right, are behind her.

Jul 10, 2024

NC State alum wins prestigious engineering award

When Genevieve Flatgard started at NC State University, she didn’t know she would end up dedicating her career to military engineering.

Artist rendering of a Columbia-class submarine underwater. Vessel is dark gray surrounded by a varying shade of blue to mimic water.

Jun 6, 2023

Two NC State alumni head up Columbia-class submarine program

Designed to operate undetectably at secret depths within the ocean, fueled by a nuclear reactor and armed with 16 missiles, the next generation of nuclear ballistic missile submarines is among the most critical components in the United States’ defense strategy.

Several military helicopters take off in formation from an airbase.

May 23, 2023

How the military could speed helicopter operations on the battlefield

A new computational model allows the military to make more efficient use of helicopters, helping commanders move troops on the battlefield more quickly.

Pat and Jerry Collier inside their restaurant

Nov 2, 2022

Planned gift will provide transformational support to military-connected students

A new planned gift from Jerry, civil engineering ’67, and Pat Collier represents the largest investment in military-connected students in NC State’s history.

May 28, 2013

Engineering Online ranked top online program for veterans, active duty military by U.S. News & World Report

Engineering Online at North Carolina State University has been named the nation's top online graduate engineering program for veterans and active duty military personnel by U.S. News & World Report. North Carolina is home to the nation’s third-largest military population.