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Welcome to Centennial

We’re one of the premier research hubs in North America — uniting NC State University students and faculty, national and international partners, and the wider communities of Raleigh, the Research Triangle and North Carolina.

This is a place where ideas thrive, and everyone’s invited.

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Industry, Government and Nonprofit Partners

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University Centers, Institutes and Departments

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The Partner of Choice

Centennial Campus is home to brightest minds from industry, government and the academy. Together, we’ve built a bustling hub for innovation — and a launchpad for the next big thing.

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What’s Happening

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December 18, 2024

Celebrating 40 Years of Centennial Campus

Created to mark NC State's second century, the campus has grown to become a national hub for research, innovation, partnership and community.

October 24, 2024

Hitachi Energy, NC State Partnership Powers Connection

Hitachi's "Power of Connection" event is a nontraditional career fair where recruiters, hiring managers and senior professionals engage with students and recent alumni.

September 17, 2024

321 Coffee Celebrates Opening of New Centennial Campus Shop

The coffee shop and roaster — which employs people with intellectual and development disabilities — returns to the university where it began.
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Centennial Social Hour is getting festive this December! Join us and all the Centennial Placemaking collaborators to celebrate another incredible year of community-building, programming, and placemaking. Stop by the Raleigh Founded Café for networking and refreshments on Thursday, December 12th, from 4 - 6 PM. While you`re there, you`ll be able to check out the latest research from our colleagues from the Christmas Tree Genetics Program!

#visitraleigh #localbrews #networking #socialhour #centennialcampus #ncstateoncampus #thinkanddo

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Centennial Social Hour is getting festive this December! Join us and all the Centennial Placemaking collaborators to celebrate another incredible year of community-building, programming, and placemaking. Stop by the Raleigh Founded Café for networking and refreshments on Thursday, December 12th, from 4 - 6 PM. While you're there, you'll be able to check out the latest research from our colleagues from the Christmas Tree Genetics Program! #visitraleigh #localbrews #networking #socialhour #centennialcampus #ncstateoncampus #thinkanddo

Ain’t no party like a Lake Raleigh Party 🍁🍽️🛶🚲

Friends and family visiting during the holidays? Give them a tour of your favorite spots on Centennial Campus and be sure to visit our friends at @the.bike.library!

#ncstateoncampus #happyholidays #thinkanddo #lakeraleigh #visitraleigh

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Ain’t no party like a Lake Raleigh Party 🍁🍽️🛶🚲 Friends and family visiting during the holidays? Give them a tour of your favorite spots on Centennial Campus and be sure to visit our friends at @the.bike.library! #ncstateoncampus #happyholidays #thinkanddo #lakeraleigh #visitraleigh

Centennial Campus is now on LinkedIn! Connect with us @ nc-state-centennial-campus and stay in the loop for all events, news, and happenings on campus.

#thinkanddo #ncstate #raleighevents #ncstateoncampus #connect

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Centennial Campus is now on LinkedIn! Connect with us @ nc-state-centennial-campus and stay in the loop for all events, news, and happenings on campus. #thinkanddo #ncstate #raleighevents #ncstateoncampus #connect

Bring a friend and build your network! Social Hour is coming to the Raleigh Founded Cafe THIS THURSDAY, Nov 21st from 4 - 6 PM. Sample a local brew, enjoy refreshments, and check out the latest program guide!

#ncstateoncampus #ncstatecentennial #networkingRaleigh #VisitRaleigh #thinkanddo

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Bring a friend and build your network! Social Hour is coming to the Raleigh Founded Cafe THIS THURSDAY, Nov 21st from 4 - 6 PM. Sample a local brew, enjoy refreshments, and check out the latest program guide! #ncstateoncampus #ncstatecentennial #networkingRaleigh #VisitRaleigh #thinkanddo

The Winter Program Guide is hot off the press! From Football watch parties to networking events, this issue brings us all the details on events that are free, fun, and for everyone. Swing by the Raleigh Founded Cafe to pick up your own copy today, or visit the link in our bio to discover your next adventure on campus.

#thinkanddo #ncstate #ncstateoncampus #ncstatecentennial #visitraleigh #freeeventsnc

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The Winter Program Guide is hot off the press! From Football watch parties to networking events, this issue brings us all the details on events that are free, fun, and for everyone. Swing by the Raleigh Founded Cafe to pick up your own copy today, or visit the link in our bio to discover your next adventure on campus. #thinkanddo #ncstate #ncstateoncampus #ncstatecentennial #visitraleigh #freeeventsnc

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Thrive

We’ve made Centennial a place for everyone: Whoever you are, you can enjoy trail walks, food trucks, water sports and a best-in-class golf course. And we’ve packed the calendar with live concerts, movie nights, and events and activities that are free, fun and for everyone.

Discover your campus
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Research

NC State is one of the top public research universities in the United States, and that success is backed by the private sector. On Centennial, we’ve built a world-class research environment for our faculty and partners — and a worldwide reputation for innovation.

Dig into the work we do
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Learn

Unlike other university research parks, Centennial Campus is essential to academic life at NC State. It’s home to multiple colleges, graduate education, K-12 and online learning, and more. There’s a wellspring of emerging talent here, ready to get to work.

Explore what we offer
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Live and Work

Centennial Campus isn’t just cutting-edge labs and academic facilities; it also has condos, townhouses and student residences, as well as dozens of private, public and nonprofit partners. No matter who you are, you can make a home here — and build a career.

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Upcoming Events

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Dec 18

Wednesday12:30 PM

Free Yoga
Dec 19

Thursday11:30 AM

Drop-In Pickleball
Dec 20

Friday12:30 PM

Free Yoga
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Contact Us

Want to learn more about Centennial Campus and all that you’ll think and do here?

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