“NC State is indeed a research powerhouse.”

— Chancellor Randy Woodson

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Tech working in engineering lab

Research Realized

NC State is a national leader in driving innovation from the lab to the marketplace — and we have the technology transfer ranking to prove it.

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Students line up for graduation.

Closing the Gap

NC State is shrinking the disparity in graduation rates between white and underrepresented minority students faster than almost any other university.

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#1 Among Research
'Rising Stars'

We're the top U.S. public university on Nature Index's list of institutions increasing their publications in leading journals.

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Students work in the lab of Dr. Michael Dickey

Awards and Honors

2016 was another banner year for faculty, staff and student accomplishments.

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Swimmer Ryan Held won a gold medal for the United States

Athletics

NC State athletes excelled on and off the field — and even claimed Olympic gold.

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Financials

NC State continues to be a vital contributor to the North Carolina economy.

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