Extraordinary Leadership

NC State is committed to serving its state and the world through applied innovation that solves problems and fuels prosperity. The grand challenges currently threatening our security, health, food systems, environment, energy and social well-being require a cross-disciplinary approach to solve. Nimble leadership and vision all across campus provide the spark to continue that tradition.

Flexible funding is also needed in order to power our big, bold future. Through the  Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign, which is coming to a close at the end of 2021, members of the Pack are enabling our university to reach new heights. Together, we’re unleashing enormous potential — now as always.

Campaign donors have dramatically benefited NC State’s endowment — essentially the university’s savings account, which generates millions of dollars in annual income that we can count on to support education, research and extension regardless of fluctuating public funding. Unrestricted gifts have provided critical underpinning for the university’s strategic goals and serve as a shield against unexpected challenges.

The University’s Greatest Needs Fund, for instance, empowers Chancellor Randy Woodson to quickly direct money toward opportunities or obstacles. In today’s incredibly competitive academic landscape, that could mean using funds to recruit or retain leading professors, seeding new initiatives, providing professional development for staff, purchasing specialized equipment or awarding students with Chancellor’s Study-Abroad Scholarships.

Campuswide, programs and initiatives such as the Shelton Leadership Center, Leadership and Civic Engagement and the McLauchlan Leadership Series provide students with unique opportunities to learn about personal, team and organizational leadership, as well as public policy and ethics.

A growing culture of philanthropy and giving back at NC State completes our circle of leadership and reinforces our ability to be a pacesetter. We lead, together.

NC State Leaders Discuss “Think and Do”

Frank Buckless

Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Dean Frank Buckless discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the Poole College of Management.

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Boo Corrigan

Director Corrigan discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of NC State Athletics.

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Mary Ann Danowitz

Dean Danowitz discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the College of Education.

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Deanna Dannels

Dean Dannels discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Myron Floyd

Dean Floyd discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the College of Natural Resources.

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Peter Harries

Dean Harries discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the Graduate School.

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David Hinks

Dean Hinks discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the Wilson College of Textiles.

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Mark Elison Hoversten

Dean Hoversten discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the College of Design.

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Richard Linton

Former Dean Linton discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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Paul Lunn

Dean Lunn discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Louis Martin-Vega

Dean Martin-Vega discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the College of Engineering.

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Christine McGahan

Dean McGahan discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the College of Sciences.

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Gregory Raschke

Senior Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Raschke discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of the University Libraries.

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Doneka R. Scott

Vice Chancellor and Dean Doneka R. Scott discusses what NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign means for the future of DASA.

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Leadership in Action

Dr. Shelly Lowery ’04 credits NC State and the Park Scholarships program with helping her develop the leadership skills needed for success in medical school and beyond.

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Building on Our Legacy

Chancellor Randy Woodson outlines his vision for the final phase of our Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign.

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Campaign Leadership

Our largest fundraising effort to date is coming to a close. Heading up this incredibly successful effort has been our Campaign Cabinet — leaders with strong connections to NC State.

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NC State University Foundation

The North Carolina State University Foundation Inc. supports the university, its libraries and other university-connected functions.

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