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Stephen Day

Jun 27, 2024

WhyIChoseEducation: ‘I Still Think That It Helps Us Build a Better Society When We Ask Rigorous Questions and Study Them Well,’ Says Stephen Day ’15PHD

Stephen Day has a passion for helping students better understand economics, and now serves as a term associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and director of its Center for Economic Education. 
Michael Cento

Jun 14, 2024

Michael Cento, ‘17, Corporate Accounting Manager, Kymera International

Thanks to the Jenkins MAC program, Michael Cento developed the foundation he needed to change careers from education to accounting – and gained the skills he needed to contribute to the workforce on day one. 
jacori hayes

May 30, 2024

Nanoengineering Master’s Alum and NC Courage Midfielder Jacori Hayes Touts Distance MSE Graduate Program

In life, it’s natural to question if you’re truly where you’re meant to be. NC State MSE graduate alum and North Carolina FC midfielder Jacori Hayes was certain that in early May of 2024 that he was. 
a woman in glasses and a man in glasses

May 24, 2024

Doctoral Students Tackle Impactful Research

Nicole Choquette and Emmanuel Lozada-Soto were recently named the recipients of the 2024 Kenneth R. Keller Research Award for excellence in doctoral dissertation research. 
Two young women sitting on garden planters laughing

May 16, 2024

BAE Educational Garden Opens to the Community

Graduate student Jasmine Gibson led the design and construction of a new campus garden, highlighting education and sustainable farming practices. 
Bond Lammey at Grand Canyon National Park

May 9, 2024

Bond Lammey Charts New Course with Online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management 

Bond Lammey finds new direction with online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management degree program. 
Dina Osama Elsayed Elgewaily in front of a large nuclear engineering display.

May 8, 2024

Ph.D. student develops AI technology to better support NE research

Dina Osama Elsayed Elgewaily has plenty of advice for incoming Ph.D. students getting a degree in nuclear engineering. First, stick with a nine-to-five work schedule. Second, respect the weekends. 
Anna Stuffelbeam

May 7, 2024

Wilson College Student Places Second in Nextile Competition

Anna Stuffelbeam loves a creative challenge, so it’s no surprise that she placed second in Nextile’s Soy In Textile Design Challenge. The Soy in Textile Design Challenge promotes the use of sustainable textiles in design. 
A doctoral graduate student in her cap and gown stands before an large oak tree.

May 6, 2024

Fueled To Thrive

Wizaso Munthali found her path from Zambia’s environmental protection agency to a Ph.D. and research for a transition towards clean energy. 
Maggie Thompson in her graduation cap and gown, standing in front of Holladay Hall

May 2, 2024

Learning on the Job

Maggie Thompson, the chancellor’s communication specialist, will receive her Master of Science degree in technical communication at commencement this weekend.