A new group of NC State students will become alumni December 15 at PNC Arena. The university commencement ceremony will start at 9 a.m., but NC State college and department ceremonies will occur throughout December 14 and 15.

Winter Welcome Week aims to connect students to campus and provide them with the skills and experiences to thrive in their time on campus. Check out this year's schedule, download the mobile guide, and learn more about the week's events.

How might we more sustainably use water, energy, waste, transportation or food? During this three-day challenge, student teams research, design, prototype and build a new solution that addresses a sustainability challenge. On the last day, community and industry sustainability experts evaluate solutions and award prizes to the top teams.

The Goodnight Scholars Program at NC State welcomes National Geographic Fellow and data artist, Jer Thorp, as its featured speaker for the “Goodnight Scholars Program Presents Speaker Series.”