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Giving Back

By giving back to our program, you empower students and faculty to achieve their dreams and enhance their lives.

Last Updated: 08/24/2025 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date

Our alumni and friends’ capacity for giving back fuels innovation in education and research.

When you give to our program, you empower students and faculty to achieve their dreams and enhance their lives. Your support can fund scholarships, fellowships, professorships, academic programs and faculty research. These initiatives often go beyond state funding. Your generosity enables OR to excel in research, teaching and public engagement.

Thank you for your support!

To support our students and faculty, contact Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu |  919.515.8888.

OR Enhancement Fund

The OR Enhancement Fund supports crucial discretionary needs in our program. Each year brings uncertain resources and unexpected opportunities. These funds enable the OR Director to swiftly address challenges and seize new opportunities. Recently, these funds have:

  • Recognized student achievements
  • Supported staff and faculty
  • Developed new courses and programs
  • And much more

Your generosity directly impacts students’ education and future, fostering advancements in industrial engineering.

A donation of $1,000 or more to the OR Enhancement Fund qualifies you for membership in the Engineering Foundation’s Dean’s Circle. This society recognizes gifts supporting the College of Engineering and its departments.

Invest in the Future
To sustain our research and educational excellence, we must foster innovative research and nurture future global leaders.

Have questions? No problem. Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu |  919.515.8888 is happy to answer all your questions.

I want to give now to the OR Enhancement Fund

Gifts of Cash

Gifts of Cash
Making an outright cash gift is the simplest way to contribute. You can do this by writing a check to NC State Engineering Foundation, Inc. Then, mail it to the address below:

Monica Morgan
Director of Development
Engineering Foundation
4220 Fitts-Woolard Hall, Box 7901
College of Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
mkmorga4@ncsu.edu
919.515.8888

When sending your check, include a note stating your gift’s purpose. This ensures easy recording and issuance of a tax receipt. Explore more ways to give outright on the Engineering Foundation’s Outright Gift Options page.

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Make checks payable to NC State Engineering Foundation (NCSEF) and include OR Program in the memo

Elmaghraby Global OR Fund

Salah Elmaghraby dedicated nearly 50 years to NC State, known for his curiosity and passion for intellectual discourse. His legacy, beyond accolades, lies in his commitment to family, students, colleagues, and the pursuit of knowledge.

How will the funds be used? The Elmaghraby Global OR Fund supports collaborative research between OR Program students/faculty and international counterparts. Funds may cover travel expenses for international scholars visiting OR faculty and for OR faculty and students traveling abroad. Faculty will decide how best to use these funds to honor Elmaghraby’s global legacy.

Have questions? No problem. Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu |  919.515.8888 is happy to answer all your questions.

I want to give to the Elmaghraby Global OR Fund
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Salah Elmaghraby

Other Ways to Support OR

There are many ways for you to make a gift to the OR Program. We are happy to discuss any of the giving options in more detail and invite you to contact Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu |  919.515.8888, who is happy to answer all your questions.

Fitts-Woolard Hall Fund

Fitts-Woolard Hall marks a pivotal move for OR to Centennial Campus, enhancing collaboration across disciplines nationally.

Fundraising for Fitts-Woolard Hall has seen significant support from alumni and friends, yet $40 million is still needed to complete the project.

For more information, go to our Fitts-Woolard Hall page.

Have questions? No problem. Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu |  919.515.8888 is happy to answer all your questions.

I want to give to the Fitts-Woolard Hall Fund

Endowed Professorships

Endowed professorships attract and keep talented research faculty by funding salaries, research, and support like graduate assistants and equipment. The North Carolina General Assembly matches funds for distinguished professorships, emphasizing their impact on education, the economy, and the state.

For more information about levels of endowed professorships, see NC State’s Engineering Foundation’s Faculty Support.

Have questions? No problem. Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu |  919.515.8888 is happy to answer all your questions.

Graduate Fellowships

Graduate students drive innovation in research-focused engineering schools like ours. To attract top students, private support is crucial. These students innovate, potentially benefiting North Carolina’s economy long-term. Endowing a graduate fellowship, named for the donor indefinitely, starts at $300,000.

For more information about levels of endowed professorships, see NC State’s Engineering Foundation’s Graduate Fellowships.

Have questions? No problem. Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu |  919.515.8888 is happy to answer all your questions.

Merit- and Need-based Scholarships

Endowed scholarships let donors make a significant impact on many lives. They help us attract top students from North Carolina and beyond, shaping them into tomorrow’s leaders. A $150,000 endowment generates income equal to a year of tuition and fees. Scholarships can start with a minimum of $25,000.

For more information about levels of endowed professorships, see NC State’s Engineering Foundation’s Graduate Fellowships.

Have questions? No problem. Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu |  919.515.8888 is happy to answer all your questions.

Enhanced Academic Programs

The OR program offers you numerous chances to expand your experiences through its academic programs. Donors can create new opportunities, improve existing programs for collaboration and team-building, and introduce students and faculty to fresh and important ideas.

Have questions? No problem. Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu |  919.515.8888 is happy to answer all your questions.