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NC State celebrates fall '25 graduation

More than 3,300 NC State students walked across the stage at fall commencement on Dec. 13, 2025.

UNC approves tuition hike, NC State recommending one: How to cut costs to attend college

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill approved a 3% tuition increase. The NC State board of trustees' University Affairs Committee approved the raising of tuition for all incoming students by 3%. WRAL's Dan Haggerty explores ways to save to attend college.

NC State leaders advance plan to raise tuition by 3%

The board of trustees' University Affairs Committee approved the raising of tuition for all incoming students by 3%. The increase would be the university's first in nine years for in-state undergraduate students.

Raleigh neighborhood demands action after professor's death highlights safety concerns

Those in the Fairmont neighborhood near NC State said they're not surprised by a NC State University professor being hit and killed while crossing Clark Avenue.

SUV driver crashes into NC State University sign

Police, firefighters and EMS responded to the corner of Western Boulevard and Morrill Drive on Tuesday morning after a driver crashed into a welcome sign.

Driver crashes into NC State University sign

The driver of a black SUV appeared to crash into an NC State University welcome sign on Tuesday morning.

Honoring those who served: NC State continues annual tradition with sunrise Veterans Day run

The Wolfpack community will honor those who have served our country with a sunrise run and ceremony Tuesday morning.

UNC, NC State seek tuition hikes ahead of expected state budget cuts

Both universities are proposing 3% increases for incoming in-state undergraduates.The UNC board of trustees will consider the increases at Wednesday's budget committee meeting. The full board meets Thursday in Chapel Hill.

Kevin Howell formally installed as NC State chancellor

A ceremony at Reynolds Coliseum brought much of the NC State campus community together to celebrate new chancellor Kevin Howell on Thursday.

Doeren on retirement talk: 'I'm gonna keep coaching. I got four years left on my contract'

NC State football coach Dave Doeren is in his 13th season in Raleigh. Doeren is the program's leader in all-time victories, but has faced questions about his future during the Wolfpack's 4-4 season.

NC State formally installs Kevin Howell as 15th chancellor

Kevin Howell was formally installed as the 15th chancellor in NC State University history on Thursday morning in a celebration at Reynolds Coliseum.

ACC men's basketball banking on schedule changes, investments to restore league's luster

The 18-team Atlantic Coast Conference received just four bids to the NCAA Tournament in 2025, an unacceptably low number for the conference's leadership. The league adopted a schedule change to help.

Brian Murphy, WRAL News

From UNC to the Pack: Ven-Allen Lubin will play senior season in Raleigh

Transferring to UNC's rival during the off-season was the story for Ven-Allen. Now we are getting close to the season, and he is ready to kick off his senior season.

NC State's F Darrion Williams speaks at the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte

NC State forward Darrion William speaks to the media at the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte, North Carolina. William transfers to Raleigh from Texas Tech where he was a All-Big 12 First Team Selection. Averaged 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

Will Wade leads NC State's MBB at the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte

It is year 1 for Will Wade as the head coach for NC State. With a talented transfer portal class, Will Wade hopes to turn the Raleigh program in year 1.

NC State alums raise concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

Attorneys representing NC State alumni and students battling cancer told WRAL News they have reason to believe the university altered or destroyed evidence tied to the chemical contamination inside Poe Hall.

NC State alumni raised concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

Attorneys representing NC State alumni and students battling cancer told WRAL News they have reason to believe the university altered or destroyed evidence tied to the chemical contamination inside Poe Hall.

NC State admits 'extensive' PCB contamination in lawsuit, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

NC State University filed a lawsuit against Monsanto, alleging the company failed to warn the university about the dangers of PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) that have caused "extensive" contamination in Poe Hall.

NC State suit admits 'extensive' PCB contamination, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

NC State University filed a lawsuit against Monsanto, alleging the company failed to warn the university about the dangers of PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) that have caused "extensive" contamination in Poe Hall.

NC State files lawsuit against Monsanto for Poe Hall contamination

North Carolina State University has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Monsanto, alleging the company is responsible for the toxic Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) contamination of its Poe Hall building.

NC State says Monsanto is to blame for Poe Hall contamination, files multimillion-dollar lawsuit

North Carolina State University has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Monsanto, alleging the company is responsible for the toxic Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) contamination of its Poe Hall building.

NC State football community mourns death of coach's daughter after 6-year battle with cancer

Before Saturday's night game against Virginia Tech, N.C. State announced the passing of the defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot's eldest daughter after her six-year long battle with cancer.

Former athletes join lawsuit against NC State over sexual assault claims

The former director of sports medicine, Robert Murphy, is the key defendant in this case. Several former NC State athletes said they complained for years about Murphy inappropriately touching them while receiving treatment.

NC State paleontologist finds 'shockingly beautiful,' complete dome-headed dinosaur fossil

Tsogtbaatar Chinzorig, a paleontologist at North Carolina State University, didn't have to travel far on the day he made what may be the most important fossil discovery of his career. As he stepped out of his tent in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia to start his day of fossil hunting, he noticed something small and spherical protruding from a nearby hillside.

Annie Roth, New York Times

Students uneasy after Wolf Alert issued for what University Police call 'non-consensual sexual conduct'

A Wolf Alert sent to NC State students said University Police are looking for a man responsible for inappropriately touching someone on campus. Some students told WRAL News the alert left them feeling alarmed and frustrated.