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Thank you for coming home

Red and white looks great on you

The Pack is Getting Back Together
October 25-31

It wouldn’t be the same without you.

Red and White Week will be here before you know it. We’ll be announcing the date soon! Get ready to come together to celebrate the traditions that shaped us, the people who’ve walked alongside us and the momentum that continues to move NC State forward. That’s the thing about being part of the Wolfpack. It stays with you. Long after roommates became lifelong friends. Long after the last class. Long after you’ve taken your next steps.

We can’t wait to see you!

Wolpack 2025 Pics

Red and White look great on you!

We captured the best moments of the week. Take a look back at the Wolfpack celebration that lit up the week.

Flip through the photos

Alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends are invited to fill the week with Pack pride. Check back – we’re continually adding new content.

Red and White 2025 Week Recap

See how you helped Light It Red

Stay Connected

A Beginner’s Guide to Red and White Week 2025

If you’re new to the Wolfpack, or newly excited to get involved, allow us to introduce you to our favorite week of the year.

Lighting It Red

Do you know why we light the Memorial Belltower red? From athletics wins to faculty achievements, it’s how we celebrate our Pack’s proudest moments.

See the history

A Wolfpack Quiz Just for You

What’s your place in the Pack? From your favorite place on campus to your favorite tradition. Take our NC State-themed quiz to find out and then share on social.

Take the quiz

Wolfpack Family Party Pack

Can’t make it to campus for Red and White Week? We’ve created something for alumni to celebrate where they are. We have kids’ activity and coloring pages, pumpkin carving stencils and decor you can print for your party. Get the party started!

Get the kit

Spotify Playlist

Inspired by Red, White and the Wolfpack, the Red and White Week playlist will fuel your NC State pride and get you ready for game day.

Get inspired

Student Alumni Association

For NC State’s Student Alumni Association, balancing time-honored traditions while looking to the future is at the heart of Red and White Week, the university’s annual homecoming celebration.

Learn about the traditions

Follow Red and White Week

Watch how the week unfolded across social media, and prepare to join in next year’s celebration using #NCStateRedWhite. See what’s happening.

They came to play. 😤🥁 The Power Sound of the South is instrumental to the spirit of the Wolfpack.

Our favorite marching band is the cover star of the latest issue of NC State magazine. 👏 Read more at the link in our bio.

📌 Inside this issue of #NCStateMag:
📬 Alumnus Stephen Starring revisits his year delivering mail during the pandemic in his memoir.
🧠 The Entrepreneurship Clinic celebrates 10 years of setting up students for real-world success.
🧬 An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a method of extracting animal DNA from ancient parchment.

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They came to play. 😤🥁 The Power Sound of the South is instrumental to the spirit of the Wolfpack.

Our favorite marching band is the cover star of the latest issue of NC State magazine. 👏 Read more at the link in our bio.

📌 Inside this issue of #NCStateMag:
📬 Alumnus Stephen Starring revisits his year delivering mail during the pandemic in his memoir.
🧠 The Entrepreneurship Clinic celebrates 10 years of setting up students for real-world success.
🧬 An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a method of extracting animal DNA from ancient parchment.

Remembering the legendary Lou Holtz. 🏈

The former @packfootball coach, who led the Wolfpack to four consecutive bowl games and a 33-12-3 record in four years, died on Wednesday at the age of 89.

“Never have I enjoyed coaching more than when I was at NC State,” Holtz said in 2023. “It was a great time with great people and great coaching. I was really blessed to be here.”

In his first season, the Wolfpack smashed every NC State total offense and rushing record, and topped them every year afterwards. Some of those records still stand more than a half-century later. Wolfpack fans loved him because of his success, his style and his ability to make them laugh.

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Remembering the legendary Lou Holtz. 🏈

The former @packfootball coach, who led the Wolfpack to four consecutive bowl games and a 33-12-3 record in four years, died on Wednesday at the age of 89.

“Never have I enjoyed coaching more than when I was at NC State,” Holtz said in 2023. “It was a great time with great people and great coaching. I was really blessed to be here.”

In his first season, the Wolfpack smashed every NC State total offense and rushing record, and topped them every year afterwards. Some of those records still stand more than a half-century later. Wolfpack fans loved him because of his success, his style and his ability to make them laugh.

So, are we thinking fake spring or real spring? Looking at you, meteorology majors. 🌸🫵

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So, are we thinking fake spring or real spring? Looking at you, meteorology majors. 🌸🫵

Aspiring to have as good a day as Dr. Bob. 😌

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Aspiring to have as good a day as Dr. Bob. 😌

📍 marks the spot.

Some new hardware has been spotted on campus this week, marking significant locations that represent key ways NC State makes a lasting impact on the Wolfpack. 👀 Where will the next pins appear? Keep your eyes peeled on campus and on our Instagram Stories for more ways to win funds for the areas of NC State you love most.

📅 Day of Giving is March 25. Make your mark by #GivingPack at dayofgiving.ncsu.edu.

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