Celebrating a Century of Lifelong Learning

NC State’s continuing education and lifelong learning services began one hundred years ago. Join us as we celebrate a century of lifelong learning and look forward to the next one hundred years.

100-Year Celebration

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Join us Aug. 27, 2024, at the Jane S. McKimmon Conference and Training Center for our centennial celebration, featuring a keynote address from Michelle R. Weise.

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Jane S. McKimmon Pioneered Think and Do

Jane McKimmon embodied the spirit of Think and Do long before NC State University adopted it as its brand theme.

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Sondra Kirsch and Alice Warren

As part of Women’s History Month and our 100-year anniversary, we’re highlighting Sondra Kirsch and Alice Warren who both made lasting impacts on the division.

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1924 – 1948: The First 25 Years of NC State’s College Extension Division

What is now called NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education was founded in April 1924 as the College Extension Division.

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1949 – 1974: The Second Quarter of NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education

The division saw many changes from 1949 through 1974 but its ability to respond remains constant.

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1975 – 1999: The Third Quarter of the Division of Continuing Education

One of the most significant achievements of this era was the opening of the Jane S. McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education.

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