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Mar 17, 2021

Scholarship Support Helps Erin Meachum Pursue Her Career Aspirations of Being a Higher Education Administrator

When Ph.D. student Erin Meachum started her undergraduate studies, she had no intention of becoming a teacher. After volunteering at local literacy centers, teaching English overseas, teaching ESL at local community colleges and joining the Ag Institute at NC State, Meachum realized her true passion for the field of education.

Feb 17, 2021

Black Excellence: Wildlife Biologist Lauren Pharr

Lauren Pharr, a master’s student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State’s College of Natural Resources is partnering with Neighborhood Nestwatch out of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., to research the effects of urban noise and light pollution on avian survival.

Feb 17, 2021

In Era of COVID-19, Virtual Thesis Defenders Make the Most of It

NC State graduate students are taking advantage of the pandemic-necessitated virtual format to invite family and friends to attend their thesis and dissertation defenses.

Jan 7, 2021

GLAM Alumna Brings E-Commerce Experience to NC Luxury Brand

When Macie Flynn was a Global Luxury and Management (GLAM) graduate student, she met GLAM advisory board member Lyn Conger at a networking event in New York City.

Jan 6, 2021

Goodnight Spotlight: Justin May

Despite the challenges that come with being a non-traditional student, Goodnight Scholar Justin May has excelled in his two years at NC State.

Jan 5, 2021

Master of Accounting Alum Shines

With a desire to begin establishing himself and building his professional network, Jared Korver began the NC State Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) program where he received the foundational knowledge and encouragement from instructors to prepare for his future.

Jan 5, 2021

Meet Marcus Howard

When Marcus Howard thinks about the future of work, he thinks about his goal to prepare adults with the skills they will need for the 21st century. Now, with his doctoral degree, he’ll shape a new and diverse generation of learners.

Jan 4, 2021

Leading the Pack: Corey Young

MBA alumnus Corey Young discusses why he chose NC State, advice for prospective students, and how the time in the program is helping him succeed in his current role.

Dec 29, 2020

Giving Back: Kamal Bell and Sankofa Farms

Kamal Bell isn’t your stereotypical North Carolina farmer, and his Orange County farm isn’t your everyday farm. There, he’s not just farming, he’s also teaching.

Oct 15, 2020

Doctoral Student Helps Redesign NASA’s Astronaut Selection Process

When NASA recently revised how it chooses astronauts, NC State doctoral student Gary Travinin helped develop the process.