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Academic and Student Affairs

Howling Success

Our 34,000+ students do extraordinary things every day, excelling in the classroom while participating in extracurricular activities.

They make a difference in the community and shape themselves into productive citizens. The Division of Academic and Student Affairs’ Howling Success initiative aims to recognize our truly exceptional and well-rounded undergraduate students who are showing how they Think and Do.

Students who are recognized for their Howling Success will be given a platform to tell their story and guide future students. The Division of Academic and Student Affairs will howl their success through a series of public-facing promotional content, such as digital articles, videos, and print material. They will also receive a certificate in recognition of their accomplishments.

Howling Success is accepting nominations from all NC State University faculty and staff.

A Howling Success Nominee Should

  • Be involved in leadership activities on campus
  • Serve the NC State and wider communities
  • Be involved in various Division of Academic and Student Affairs departments
  • Have a unique story or experience that could inspire others.
  • Be willing to have their story told on a large scale via photo, video, and written channels.

A Howling Success Nominee Must

  • GPA 2.8+
  • In good student-conduct database standing
  • Involved in at least one(1) Division of Academic and Student Affairs department or program

Recipient Receives

  • Testimonial article to be hosted on dasa.ncsu.edu
  • Testimonial video
  • Professional photoshoot
  • Division of Academic and Student Affairs social media takeover opportunity
  • Howling Success Certificate of Recognition
  • Become the face of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs promotional materials

See Our latest howling successes

Student’s Summer Project Turns into Impressive Charity Drive

Kailee Grable started making face masks for her family this summer, but has since expanded her production to provide masks and financial assistance to local non-profits and those in need. 

A Non-Traditional NC State Experience

Despite a battle with breast cancer, Hakima Harris earned her degree, did extensive research, and kept a high GPA while juggling personal responsibilities as a wife and mother. 

Howling Success: Esmira Poladova Forges Her Own Path, Inspires Others as First-Generation College Student

Esmira Poladova spent much of her time at NC State advocating for education and volunteering around the globe. Now she is using that same passion—and her engineering skills—in a new career.