 North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson formally announced his retirement on Thursday. Woodson spoke of his strong feelings about his job at the university during a video. Almost 15 years ago, President Bowles asked me to join the NC State community. And serving the people of North Carolina as your chancellor has been the greatest honor in my professional life. You're listening to NC on News. You wouldn't ask your mechanic to help stage your property for an open house.