HOWL YOU KNOW

Your monthly newsletter from University Human Resources

A collage of four women: Jackie Bruce, Laura Cooper, Yumicki Jacobs and Sarah Ketchem

Saluting Women for Women’s History Month

Let’s get to know Jackie Bruce, Laura Cooper, Yumicki Jacobs and Sarah Ketchem.

Learn about their contributions to NC State ➔

Plan To Attend Employee Appreciation Events, Wellness Fair

Don’t miss the wellness fair May 4 or the employee appreciation events happening May 17-23.

Mark your calendar ➔

Explore Redesigned WolfPerks Website

University Human Resources has added new perks to its WolfPerks website and made improvements to the site that make it easier than ever to navigate.

Browse the perks on the improved WolfPerks site ➔

NC State Renews KinderCare Partnership

NC State has extended its contract with KinderCare, the provider of the university’s child care tuition subsidy program, through Feb. 28, 2028.

Discover more about the subsidy program ➔

Take Our Spring Weather Poll

What sign do you consider the best indicator that spring has arrived?

Go to the poll ➔

How You Can Help on Day of Giving

Every gift, no matter how big or small, can help you make your mark on NC State this Day of Giving, March 25.

Make a difference on Day of Giving ➔

Professional Development

How To Ask for and Champion Professional Development

Discover how employees can ask for training opportunities and managers can support requests.

Learn how to start the conversation ➔

Build Your Brand Before You Need It

Longtime HR professional Nikki Price shares how she built a professional brand that commands attention.

Start building your professional brand ➔

Take a Professional Development Class

NC State’s professional development classes can help you build your knowledge and skills and reach career goals.

Register now for March and April classes ➔

Employee Spotlight

Howl About You

Howl About You is our employee spotlight series. Each month, we will introduce you to some of NC State’s outstanding employees and share five facts about them. This month, we want you to meet Narsimha Khedkar, Rhonda Sutton and Allison Hubbard.

Meet the featured employees ➔

Mar
27

International Festival 2026 ➔

Mar
28

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Annual Open House ➔

Mar
28

36th Annual Native American Student Association Powwow ➔

Apr
1

Centennial SoundBites: Live Music and Lunch ➔

More News and Resources

A Global Mission: Celebrate World Health Day ➔

Giving Voice to Staff ➔

NC State Counseling Center Director Wins Presidential Award ➔

April is Earth Month at NC State ➔

Clark Inducted Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine ➔

Labor Condition Application Notices ➔

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