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Celebrating Transformation

As Randy Woodson prepares to step down after more than 14 years as NC State’s chancellor, we honor his and wife Susan’s commitment to our university — and its people — which has inspired and forever changed so many of us.

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307% Endowment Growth

Under Chancellor Woodson’s leadership, NC State’s endowment has quadrupled.

1,100+ EDTS Scholarships

Thanks to a fund created by the Woodsons, employee dependents qualify for the EDTS scholarship.

$2.1 Billion Fundraising Campaign

The historic Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign fueled NC State’s culture of philanthropy.

Gifts From Sir Mohamed Mansour ’68 Fuel Students’ Drive to Succeed

Sir Mohamed Mansour’s recent gift supports international students and international experiences through three initiatives at NC State.

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Former North Carolina State University Foundation Board Chair Trent Ragland and Chancellor Randy Woodson with Jim and Kathrine Owens at the 2017 Menscer Cup celebration. Owens was recognized for his longtime service to and support of NC State.

James and Kathrine Owens Celebrate Transformation With New Gift

A $2 million commitment from the former Board of Trustees chair and his wife to the Celebrating Transformation Initiative will benefit three areas at NC State.

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Jim and Kathrine Owens with Trent Ragland and Chancellor Woodson
Former North Carolina State University Foundation Board Chair Trent Ragland and Chancellor Randy Woodson with Jim and Kathrine Owens at the 2017 Menscer Cup celebration. Owens was recognized for his longtime service to and support of NC State.

BOT Chair Leads Philanthropic Effort to Honor Woodson

Chair of the Board of Trustees Ed Weisiger Jr. ’82 and his wife Betsy Fleming have made two lead gifts to launch a philanthropic effort honoring NC State’s transformation under Chancellor Randy Woodson.

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14 years of impact

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Chancellor Woodson and his wife, Susan, facing the crowd while being introduced during a football game

Flashback: The Woodsons’ Historic Philanthropy

Chancellor and Mrs. Woodson launched the first-ever effort to provide tuition assistance to the dependents of NC State employees. The Employee Dependent’s Tuition Scholarship has provided more than $2 million in scholarships since 2015 and has empowered more employees’ dependents to pursue their education at NC State.

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Chancellor Woodson poses with student scholarship recipients in Talley student union

Flashback: Impact of Chancellor’s Study Abroad Scholarship

Since 2014, Chancellor Woodson has directed resources to the Chancellor’s Study Abroad Scholarship, offering transformative experiences for students who would not otherwise have been able to study abroad.

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Flashback: Announcing a New Scholarship Fund

In this message from 2020, Chancellor Woodson announced the launch of the Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, which has helped NC State offer more need-based scholarships to students in every college and major, ensuring no member of the Pack is left behind. More than 400 students have benefited to date.

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“What I hear again and again is how many donors are inspired to give because of Chancellor Woodson’s leadership.” – Brian Sischo, vice chancellor

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Philanthropy Podcast

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Catch Up on the NC State Philanthropy Podcast

Scholarship recipients, distinguished professors, donors and more share their own philanthropic stories, complete with the kind of inspirational details that can only occur at NC State.

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434 Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship Recipients

The Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship Initiative has been making a difference since 2020.

439 Student Emergency Fund Grants

Donors continued to help transform students’ lives in the 2022-23 academic year.

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