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Aug 3, 2022

Risk and Analytics Grad Student Climbs Ladder, Closes Disparities

NC State alumna, Tracy Edwards has accomplished a lot during her 23-year career – most of which has been in the pharmaceutical industry based in Durham, N.C. And as she looks ahead to the future, she still has a few tricks up her sleeve – which is what led her to Poole College of Management’s Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program. 

Aug 1, 2022

Colombia Native Excited About FFAR Fellowship Opportunity

Ph.D. student Mariana Prieto Torres loves translational science. As a Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellow and international student, she is excited to learn how to better share her research with growers worldwide. 

Aug 1, 2022

FFAR Fellow Daniela Pezzini Develops Self-Knowledge for Career Success

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellows program encouraged self-awareness and fostered a path of success for Brazilian-born graduate student Daniela Pezzini. 

Jul 20, 2022

MAC Alum ’13 Learns to Thrive Under Pressure at JetBlue

Yakir Malul divides his time at JetBlue into two periods: pre-pandemic and post-pandemic. He continues to thrive in this challenging industry and enjoys being in a position where he can translate strategy and vision into reality for his team. 

Jul 20, 2022

Global Alumni Spotlight: Reaching High Peaks

Rinat Kapev, class of 2020, graduated from NC State with a master of International Studies. The program altered his life trajectory and opened new doors for professional and academic development. He is grateful to all staff and faculty members who supported his academic journey. 

Jul 12, 2022

DVM Pursuing Graduate Degree Wins Important Award for Avian Vaccine Research

NC State graduate student Allison Boone has earned a prestigious award from the American Association of Avian Pathologists for her innovative research. 

Jul 5, 2022

Farm to Data: Grad Student Bridges Agriculture and Marketing Analytics

Vicente Jimenez, a successful professional in the agriculture industry, is studying marketing analytics at NC State to give himself an extra edge. 

Jun 23, 2022

MAC Program Alumna Finds Mission and Purpose Through Accounting

Kristen Shepherd's current role as the lead restaurant cash management accountant at Chick-fil-A, has enabled her to marry her personal and professional passions, creating a new sense of excitement and ambition regarding her work contributions. 

Jun 9, 2022

Howling Success: Zack Jenio

Graduate student Zack Jenio has made a difference at NC State as a champion for wellness, a leader in his fraternity and an inspiration to those around him. 

Jun 6, 2022

Grad Student on Home Turf as Volunteer at U.S. Women’s Open

Brandi Merrick volunteers as a greens mower at the 77th U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Moore County this week. It's a chance to follow her twin passions: turf grass and golf.