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Terrell Williams

Oct 18, 2022

Jenkins MAC Student is ‘Living with a Purpose’

Terrell Williams’ sense of belonging at NC State, in the Poole College of Management and in the Jenkins Master of Accounting degree program is magnified by the firm-sponsored, merit-based MAC fellowship he received, which pays for his full tuition.

Modesta Abugu in a sweetpotato field

Oct 17, 2022

Modesta Abugu: Improving Sweetpotato Flavor for Nutrition Security

Ph.D. student Modesta Abugu is researching flavor compounds in sweetpotatoes with a goal of increasing consumption and improving global nutrition security.

Clarissa Gernat Portrait

Oct 17, 2022

Latinx Voices of Design: Clarissa Gernat

Clarissa Gernat is in her first year as a graduate student in the Art+Design program. She shared her experiences growing up with her family in Honduras, how her heritage ties into her creativity and her experiences at the College of Design.

Jennifer Mann

Oct 13, 2022

Doctoral Student Jennifer Mann Will Engage Students in Critical Literacy Project Through Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award

Jennifer Mann, a doctoral student in the NC State College of Education’s Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences’ literacy and English language arts concentration, has been awarded the Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award.

a young woman in a purple cover gown in a lab

Sep 27, 2022

Contamination Detective

As a former culinary instructor, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate student Riya Magiya wanted to better understand the science behind keeping food healthy and safe.

Melissa Manjarrez Dominguez at her desk in the Landscape Architecture studio.

Sep 27, 2022

Latinx Voices of Design: Melissa Manjarrez Dominguez

Melissa Manjarrez Dominguez is a first-year graduate student in the College of Design. In her story, she recalls her youth in Sinaloa, Mexico, her experiences facing anti-immigration legislation in Alabama, and her desire to create landscapes that are enriching and available to everyone.

Doreen Mushi

Sep 16, 2022

Doctoral Student Doreen Mushi Receives International Fellowship from the American Association of University Women

Doreen Mushi, a doctoral student in the Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences’ learning design and technology program area of study, has been awarded an international doctoral fellowship by the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

Shannon McAvoy stands in front of an NC State University sign

Aug 23, 2022

Collaborators Wanted for Community Science Project Led by Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. Student

As an AGU Thriving Earth Exchange Fellow, Shannon McAvoy is partnering with a community science project to conduct a Quality of Life Assessment. She is now recruiting volunteers with experience in economic development planning.

a woman wearing a masking presenting a presentation

Aug 23, 2022

Microbial Biotechnology Grad Student Interns at Novozymes

Kathryn Landry, a graduate student in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, worked with Novozymes to create sustainable household cleaners using microbes, combining her interest in science and the environment.

Monica Meza and students at orientation

Aug 23, 2022

Not Just an Internship: Beyond My Study Abroad Experience!

This summer, Monica Meza had a fantastic opportunity to complete an independent study for her Higher Education Administration master’s program.