<p>Determined would be an understatement to describe Jean Driscoll, executive director of development for the College of Design. &nbsp;Born with spina bifida and having used a wheelchair for the last 30 years, learn how Driscoll's determination lead her to earn 12 Paralympic medals, two Olympic medals and compete in eight Boston Marathons.</p>

Just The Beginning

Welcome to the NC State Alumni Association's podcast, Hear the Howl. 

For years, NC State magazine's staff has dedicated itself to telling compelling stories about the university. We have captured stories of alumni, students, and faculty and their achievements, discoveries, and contributions to making the world a truly extraordinary place. 

Hear the Howl continues that tradition of rich storytelling by enabling listeners to hear some of our subjects interviewed, go behind the scenes of our magazine stories or go more in depth than the pages of the magazine sometimes allow.