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2019

Monique presenting her research

Dec 20, 2019

Understanding Neurodiversity with Monique N. Colclough

Dr. Monique Colclough is currently a postdoctoral scholar working with the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. She is researching neurodiversity in higher education and specifically focuses on how students who have autism can be best supported academically and holistically as institutions rethink how student success is defined and measured. 

Brandy Arellano headshot

Dec 17, 2019

A Passion for Students Led Online Graduate to Pursue Her Degree

Brandy Arellano's five years as an online Master in Counselor Education student is coming to an end, but the impact of her time at NC State is already proving to last. Learn more about Brandy's online journey while working full time. 

Lonny Carter measures fabric on a desk. The fabric is black and white striped.

Dec 11, 2019

An Online Graduate’s Story of Applying Knowledge to Industry

Lonny Carter, a product manager at  Bob Barker Company, will graduate this December with a Master of Textiles degree completed entirely online at NC State. The skills and knowledge she's gained from the program have already begun making an impact in her career. 

photo of vet with dog

Dec 10, 2019

Meet the NC State CVM House Officers

What is a house officer and how do they contribute to the work at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)? Read on to learn more about how these specially trained clinicians are further developing their skills, training the next generation of veterinarians, and treating a range of animals here at NC State. 

Graduate students at commencement

Dec 6, 2019

Congratulations to Our Fall 2019 Graduates

On Dec. 19, more than 1,500 graduate degrees will be awarded at NC State University’s fall commencement exercises. These include nearly 1,200 master’s degrees and 367 doctoral degrees. 

Dane Grismer working in his KBI lab

Dec 2, 2019

Job Search Tips with NC State Alum Dane Grismer

According to NC State undergraduate (BS, Chemical Engineering; BS, Paper Science and Engineering, 2009) and postdoctoral alum, Dane Grismer, Ph.D., it is never too early to begin your job search. Grismer describes his process of career exploration, his insights from serving on job searches with his current employer (KBI Biopharma), and offers advice on being prepared and strategic in a new role. 

Notes from the Field Reception. From left to right: Katie Homar, Joe Aldinger, Vanessa Doriott-Anderson, and Lydia Villa Komaroff

Nov 21, 2019

Notes from the Field: Lydia Villa-Komaroff

Lydia Villa-Komaroff's research helped make the production of insulin more efficient. She’s also led a small biotech company through a billion-plus dollar acquisition, served as chief executive and chief science officer of a start-up company and helped to establish an organization committed to increasing diversity in STEM. She reflected on these experiences and more during her Notes from the Field lecture at NC State. 

Anna Spencer

Nov 20, 2019

Think Magazine

Think is the digital magazine of NC State University's Graduate School. We reach out to graduate alumni of the university and friends of the Graduate School to share success stories. 

Yadav and group

Nov 11, 2019

Shivpal Yadav Finds His Passion at Leadership Conference

Ph.D. student Shivpal Yadav was chosen to represent NC State University at the 10th University Scholar Leadership Symposium (USLA) in Malaysia, but then he had to find a way to pay for the trip. 

Sanjana Curtis leaning against a bicycle

Nov 7, 2019

Adventures Abroad

Physics Ph.D. student Sanjana Curtis chronicles her five weeks of research and learning in Europe.