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From Student to Professor: Ting-Feng Yeh Returns to NC State to Join Forest Biomaterials Faculty

Alumni Success

Man on a stage presenting a talk about plant protection.

Oct 9, 2025

Seed2Grow Spotlight: Verdia Diagnostics’ Zach Hetzler

A recent NC State Ph.D. graduate, Zach Hetzler leads a university startup company out to improve the way farmers detect and diagnose plant diseases.
Brandon Frederick

Sep 29, 2025

Brandon Frederick ‘23, Engineering Manager, Core Technology Molding Corporation

For Brandon Frederick, pursuing an MBA wasn’t just about advancing his own career – it was about equipping himself to solve problems with sustainable, strategic solutions. Along the way, he’s grown into a leader not only within his organization but also in his community, where he’s helping inspire the next generation of S.T.E.A.M. professionals.
A person standing in a desert area with a tornado behind her

Aug 29, 2025

A Summer of Storm Chasing

Sciences associate dean Jamila Simpson spent more than two weeks pursuing tornadoes on the Great Plains.
Kayla Layden

Jun 11, 2025

Kayla Layden ‘24, Marketing Coordinator, D.R. Horton

When her original grad program was discontinued, Kayla Layden pivoted into NC State’s Master of Marketing Analytics—and found a new path she’s passionate about. From faculty support to real-world connections, the MMA program helped her build the skills and network to thrive in a new industry.
Luke Hale and two of his children in pink shirts

Apr 11, 2025

Dean’s Dialogues: Get to Know Jenkins MBA Graduate Luke Hale

Luke Hale, who got his MBA at NC State, discusses his transition from the military to civilian life and gives advice to new students and ones in internships.
Two people wearing food-service gloves fill a zip-top bag of rice from a large bag or rice. In the background are boxes and shelves.

Feb 19, 2025

Paying for the Pantry

Graduate School alumnus bolsters Feed the Pack food pantry with first endowment.
Caitlyn Holt, wearing a denim jacket and blue jeans, rests her folded arms on a stack of folded blue jeans.

Feb 19, 2025

Good Jeans

At Cone Denim, Caitlyn Holt ’12, ’13 MR has helped solve the denim dilemma — from comfort to sustainability.
a man wearing a lab coat and safety glasses looks at a computer in a science lab

Jan 6, 2025

From Laptop to Biotech Lab

As an alumnus of the Interdisciplinary Biochemistry Master’s Program, David Smith found a path to a meaningful career in the biotech industry.
Poole student Luke Hale at commencement

Nov 25, 2024

Retired Army Officer Finds His Place at Poole and in the Workplace

From ‘blank slate’ to full-time job, the Poole College Career Center helped Jenkins MBA grad Luke Hale find and follow a path. 
Ting-Feng Yeh

Nov 6, 2024

From Student to Professor: Ting-Feng Yeh Returns to NC State to Join Forest Biomaterials Faculty

Yeh, who graduated with a doctoral degree in wood and paper science from NC State in 2005, has returned to his alma mater to serve as an associate professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.