February 2020

Feb 26, 2020

New Fellowships Office Serves All Students

The newly created University Fellowships Office, led by Courtney Hughes, will offer both graduate and undergraduate students support in pursuing prestigious external awards, like Fulbright Fellowships or Goldwater Scholarships. 

Feb 24, 2020

Alumni Insights with Tim Becker, Rhetoric & Composition M.A.

NC State alum Tim Becker, M.A., shares insights from his academic job search and experience working as a writing instructor in the Composition Program at Virginia Tech University. This is the first piece in a series of alumni insight interviews conducted by current NC State graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. 

Feb 18, 2020

NC State Postdoctoral Fellows Spotlight

What postdoctoral fellowship opportunities are available for NC State postdocs? We’ve reached out to funded postdoc fellows around campus to ask what their experience working as a fellow is like and have organized some of their tips regarding opportunities for securing a fellowship of your own. 

Feb 13, 2020

Graduate Students Gain a Competitive Edge

NC State’s Graduate School provides students with a solid educational foundation for pursuing future opportunities through the Accelerate to Industry program. In February, graduate education leaders from across the country will come to NC State to learn more about the program and how to implement it on their campuses. 

Feb 12, 2020

GradPack Talks: Research Focuses on College Athletes

BJ Durham's experience as a college basketball player has informed his Ph.D. research into how to help student athletes transition to a life that doesn't include college athletics. 

Feb 10, 2020

ImPACKful Tips: How to Email Your Professor

Most students find it difficult to ask their professors questions or to start a conversation with professors, especially if you’re a new international graduate student. Here, we provide tips on emailing your professor. 

Feb 3, 2020

6 Steps Toward Financial Literacy: Thoughts with Andrew Rotz

At a recent postdoc event, Andrew Rotz a Certified Financial Planner at the College of Veterinary Medicine, shared tips on personal finance topics ranging from budgeting to retirement.