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<h2>The Forefront of Higher Education</h2>
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<p>As one of the leading public land-grant universities in the United States, NC State's mission is to make the fruits of learning and discovery available to everyone. And Centennial Campus is key to that mission.</p>
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<p>Unlike conventional research or business parks, <strong>Centennial is inseparable from academic life at NC State</strong>. It unites students, faculty and industry partners who want to spark ideas, forge connections and unlock new solutions. Together, they've built a place for lifelong learning — and a launchpad for NC State's second century.</p>
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<h2>Campus, Continued</h2>
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<p>From the beginning, Centennial Campus has housed a wealth of NC State academic units, institutes and centers, including the nationally renowned <a href="https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/">College of Engineering</a> and <a href="https://textiles.ncsu.edu/">Wilson College of Textiles</a>. Nearby, the 250-acre <a href="https://visit.ncsu.edu/centennial-biomedical-campus">Centennial Biomedical Campus</a> boasts the <a href="https://cvm.ncsu.edu/">College of Veterinary Medicine</a>, one of the top-ranked in the nation.</p>
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<p>Whether you're a prospective <a href="https://www.ncsu.edu/undergraduate-education/">undergraduate</a> or <a href="https://www.ncsu.edu/graduate-education/">graduate</a> student, a <a href="https://www.ncsu.edu/online-education/">distance or online</a> learner, a budding entrepreneur, or just someone who's excited to surround yourself with new ideas, Centennial was built to serve you.</p>
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<h2>An Academic Community</h2>
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<p>Learning doesn't start with a bachelor's degree, and it doesn't stop at graduation. Centennial Campus supplies <strong>education for every stage of life</strong>.</p>
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<p>From extensive K-12 programming to Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School and Wake STEM Early College High School, Centennial Campus supports and serves precollegiate students. It also hosts the <a href="https://www.fi.ncsu.edu/">William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation</a>, a key center for statewide research and outreach within the <a href="https://ced.ncsu.edu/">College of Education</a>.</p>
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<p>Lifelong learners can take advantage of <a href="https://execed.poole.ncsu.edu/">executive education</a> and organizational learning opportunities led by experts in computer science, statistics, management and more. And our co-located partners routinely discover workforce development opportunities through <a href="https://eaped.ncsu.edu/">External Affairs, Partnerships and Economic Development</a>.</p>
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