Graduates of the North Carolina State University Wilson College of Textiles got a surprise during their commencement event on Friday.
During the event, donor Anil Kochhar announced that he and his wife, Marilyn, would be covering all student loans taken out by Wilson College graduates in the 2025-2026 school year.
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Kochhar's father, Prakash Chand Kochhar, arrived to NC State 80 years ago to further his textiles education. To help honor his memory, Anil Kochhar and his wife also established three endowments for students and faculty.
N.C. State will hold its Spring 2026 University Commencement for all students on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium.
There will be increased security measures following the arrest of a man accused of threatening to shoot Duke Energy's CEO during his commencement speech at the stadium.
All students and guests will be subject to a search when entering Carter-Finley Stadium. The university also has a clear bag policy for events.
Heading to a commencement ceremony this weekend? Check out our 2026 Triangle graduation guide for travel tips, times and more.
