Exploratory Studies Helps Students Find Their Path

Nov. 4, 2025

Campus Health's Pack Peers peer educator group promotes health-enhancing behaviors to NC State students.

A student chats with a college representative at the Major Exploration Fair.

Exploratory Studies Helps Students Find Their Path

The University College’s Exploratory Studies program helps incoming NC State students navigate the start of their academic journey, functioning to meet the needs of first-year students who wish to explore their options to find a “best-fit” major.

Mr. Wuf and Ramses pose in the Feed the Pack Food Pantry

Pantry Bowl Up and Running

This year, the Pantry Bowl will run for the entire month of November, as the fifth annual competition between Feed the Pack and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Carolina Cupboard aims to tackle food insecurity on both campuses.

Sunlight hits the exterior of Park Shops.

Honors Program Alumni Spotlight

Today, Keersten Ricks, an alumna of the University Honors Program, carries the title of Chief of Diagnostic Systems Division (DSD) at the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID).

DASA Hours This Week

The next DASA Hours for faculty and staff with Vice Chancellor and Dean Doneka R. Scott is Thursday, Nov. 6 from 10-11 a.m. on the third floor of Park Shops. Employees across the division are invited to introduce themselves and have a conversation.

News You Can Use

Last week, Kevin Howell was officially installed as NC State’s 15th chancellor. Check out his vision for the university’s future.
Join University Theatre for QuickScripts, an evening of 10-minute plays, on Saturday, Nov. 8.
This Sunday, Nov. 9, NC State LIVE welcomes the Raleigh Civic Symphony to Stewart Theatre. Faculty and staff tickets are available for $25.
The submission deadline for the Creative Artist Award in theatre has been extended to Nov. 16. Please share this exciting opportunity with your students.

Flu Clinics Ongoing

Through early December, Campus Health will offer weekly flu vaccination clinics for NC State faculty, staff and students across both main and Centennial campus.

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Reminders

The Crafts Center’s 40th annual Holiday Crafts Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 22.
Make plans to attend a Department of Performing Arts and Technology music and dance concert. See the full packed lineup!