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Thriving in Industry

Alumna Jessie Rivers '76 earned a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and went on to a career with two major N.C. companies.

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We reach out to graduate alumni of the university and friends of the Graduate School to share success stories.

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GLAM Alumna Brings E-Commerce Experience to NC Luxury Brand

When Macie Flynn was a Global Luxury and Management (GLAM) graduate student, she met GLAM advisory board member Lyn Conger at a networking event in New York City.

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Goodnight Spotlight: Justin May

Despite the challenges that come with being a non-traditional student, Goodnight Scholar Justin May has excelled in his two years at NC State.

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Master of Accounting Alum Shines

With a desire to begin establishing himself and building his professional network, Jared Korver began the NC State Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) program where he received the foundational knowledge and encouragement from instructors to prepare for his future.

Meet Marcus Howard

When Marcus Howard thinks about the future of work, he thinks about his goal to prepare adults with the skills they will need for the 21st century. Now, with his doctoral degree, he’ll shape a new and diverse generation of learners.

Protect the Pack

In addition to steps you can take to protect yourself from COVID-19, the university is developing and implementing new policies and procedures — and making changes to the campus environment — to lessen the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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