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Dr. Rhonda Sutton and Maria Gallardo-Williams, Global Teaching and Learning Program

Jun 9, 2026

Graduate Students Build Global Teaching Skills Through International Partnership

The NC State Graduate School Professional Development team took part in the Global Teaching and Learning International Summer Program, an innovative training opportunity that helped doctoral students build teaching practices…
A woman wearing glasses and a lab coat smiling while holding a petri dish.

May 26, 2026

Breeding Possibilities for Better Crops

Driven by a strong work ethic, Caitlin Kestell, a doctoral student in crop science, pursues genome editing and biotechnology to advance crop improvement and inspire young scientists.
a young woman and young man holding award plaques stand with a taller old man in front of a gray brick wall

May 21, 2026

Curiosity Guides 2026 Keller Award Winners

Doctoral graduates Anna Yaschenko and Junjian Wang knew early on that genetics would be part of their future. In NC State labs, their innovative research earned them recognition as the 2026 recipients of the Kenneth R. Keller Research Award.
four people standing by a screen showing research images in a national laboratory

May 12, 2026

Maria Herrera Quesada: Finding Home

Maria Herrera Quesada is a spring department of nuclear engineering Ph.D. graduate who came to NC State through the Fulbright program.
Siblings Shaan and Jannah Shakil sitting by the NC State Memorial Belltower in the graduation regalia

May 5, 2026

Sibling Success Story: Two Paths, One Commencement Stage

On May 9, Jannah and Shaan Shakil will graduate from Poole College just a few hours apart: Jannah earning her MBA, and Shaan earning his B.S. in business administration.
Marisa Rotolo, wearing her graduation gown, holds up her Howling Success banner in front of the Wolf Plaza statues.

May 5, 2026

Howling Success: Marisa Rotolo

Our final Howling Success of the 2025-26 school year is a student who is set to complete the College of Education’s Higher Education Administration graduate program. She spent her two years at NC State gaining crucial experience with the Women’s Center, Student Conduct Board, Chancellor’s Aides and more.
Stephanie Teeter

Apr 28, 2026

Stephanie Teeter ’26PHD: ‘I Saw a Need to Support Scientists’

WIth more than two decades of lab experience, Stephanie Teeter knew that scientists love what they do, but often need help communicating that passion with others and in a way that non-scientists can appreciate.
Ana Cubas Baez

Apr 28, 2026

Ana Cubas Baez ’26 Advances Global Forest Futures

Ana Cubas Baez, a spring commencement speaker, reflects on her NC State journey and her research in global forest governance, conservation and climate policy.
Euna Victoria Chavis

Apr 22, 2026

Doctoral Student Euna Victoria Chavis Wins UNC School of Social Work Distinguished Recent Alumni Award

Euna Victoria Chavis, a graduate student in the NC State College of Education earning a Ph.D. in the Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development higher education opportunity, equity, and justice concentration, has always been drawn to spaces where transformation happens.
Maya Ryder

Apr 13, 2026

Grad Student Profile: Maya Ryder

Maya Ryder is a first-year master’s student in the College of Education’s School Counseling program and a manager at 321 Coffee on NC State's Centennial Campus.