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The R. Stanhope Pullen Society

A Pullen Society member being recognized by Chancellor Woodson with a Pullen Society certificate

The R. Stanhope Pullen Society recognizes alumni and friends who support NC State with deferred gifts. Through their generosity and foresight, Pullen members play a vital role in securing the future of NC State. Just as R. Stanhope Pullen, a leading Raleigh citizen and philanthropist, donated the original 62 acres for the land-grant college now known as NC State, Pullen Society members are laying the groundwork for the future of our great institution.

Membership in the Pullen Society is open to individuals who would like to assure that NC State continues to thrive for generations to come through a variety of estate planning tools such as charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, life insurance and will bequests. Membership offers opportunities to be more fully engaged with the university and fellow Pullen Society members.

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Pullen Society Welcomes New Members at 2024 Induction Event

NC State hosted its 2024 Pullen Society induction ceremony April 23, complete with a surprise ending that had attendees applauding long and loud. Nearly 90 new members joined the legacy society during the luncheon, bringing its total membership to more than 2,000 committed Wolfpack planned-giving donors.

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Members of the 2024 Pullen Society induction class join for a group photo, complete with Mr. and Ms. Wuf, following this year’s induction ceremony. Photos by Marc Hall
Guest speaker Leigh-Kathryn Bonner ’15 discusses NC State’s Think and Do spirit and its impact on Bee Downtown at the Pullen Society Luncheon on April 17, 2019.