Staff

May 2, 2023

Graduation to Vocation: Corey White Democratizes Geospatial Modeling

Corey White will graduate in May with a Ph.D. in geospatial analytics from the College of Natural Resources. Upon graduation, he will launch OpenPlains Inc. in Durham, North Carolina as founder and CEO.

May 2, 2023

Doctor of Education, Community College Leadership Grad Credits Mother for Success

NC State Online and Distance Education graduate takes his leadership role to the next level at Durham Technical Community College. He strives to set an example for others with diverse backgrounds to show them they belong and can succeed in the higher education world.

May 2, 2023

Rahul Chakraborty finds community at NC State by embracing opportunities

When Rahul Chakraborty defended his thesis in February, more than 100 of his friends came to celebrate over a potluck dinner. He’s expecting to see just as many friends when he returns to Raleigh for NC State University’s commencement ceremony on May 6.

May 2, 2023

Online Graduate Motivated to Broaden Leadership Role

Online graduate Amy Mahle earned her Education Doctorate in Community College Leadership through NC State Online and is ready to broaden her leadership role and use her new skills in her career.

Apr 27, 2023

Part of the Pack as Employees — and Graduates

Ryan Velazquez and Tania Gavino-Lopez melded theory in the classroom with experience in the field as they worked on campus while pursuing master’s degrees in higher education administration.

Apr 27, 2023

Doctor of Design Program Celebrates its First Graduate: Dr. Juhann Waller

Graduate student Juhann Waller is the first student-practitioner of the Doctor of Design program to graduate, and will receive his degree in August 2023.

Apr 26, 2023

Interdisciplinary Garden Bridges Engineering, Food Security

Graduate student Jasmine Gibson is leading the transformation of a grassy patch next to the D.S. Weaver Laboratories into an active, educational space that promotes urban horticulture and farming practices.

Apr 14, 2023

Three-time Grad Named Director of Hurricane Center

Mike Brennan first became interested in studying hurricanes when he was 8 years old. That’s when a catastrophic flood caused by the remnants of Hurricane Juan blew through his hometown of Roanoke, Virginia, causing 62 deaths and some $1.4 billion in damage.

Apr 12, 2023

Sustaining Iconic Fish

While at NC State, Matt Damiano studied the sustainability of mahi-mahi, black sea bass and Atlantic cobia in the Department of Applied Ecology.

Apr 10, 2023

Master’s Student Mary Nease Brings “Feminist, Alternative” Point of View to Western Wear

Mary Nease puts a spin on her roots with her plus-size designs and approach to fashion at the Wilson College of Textiles.