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Clarissa Gernat

Apr 28, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Clarissa Gernat

Driven by a lifelong connection to NC State, fostered by her father's work at the university and now shared with her sister and cousin, Clarissa Gernat found a natural home in the College of Design's Media Arts, Design, and Technology program. This interdisciplinary program, with its emphasis on innovation and technology, is perfectly aligned with her aspirations.

Aniruddha Kulkarni

Apr 28, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Aniruddha Kulkarni

From a young age in Pune, India, Aniruddha Kulkarni approached life as a puzzle waiting to be solved, a curiosity sparked by the endless possibilities he saw within the realm of computers. This fascination led him to pursue a degree in computer engineering, but it was the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence that truly captured his imagination, prompting the decision to pursue a master's degree.

Janay Crosland

Apr 28, 2025

Doctoral Student Janay Crossland Selected as AERA Division J Incoming Graduate Student Co-representative

Janay Crossland, a first-year doctoral student in the NC State College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development, has been selected to serve as an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Division J incoming graduate student co-representative.

Jayla Moody

Apr 28, 2025

Graduate Student Speaker Jayla Moody: ‘I Hope People Remember That the Power of Education Lies Not Just in What We Achieve, but in How We Empower Others To Do the Same’

Jayla Moody, a doctoral student in the College of Education’s Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development: Higher Education Opportunity, Equity, and Justice concentration, will deliver the charge to the graduate students at the College of Education’s Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony.

Leo Li presenting his Leonardo da Vinci AI project in front of his professors and peers.

Apr 28, 2025

NC State Graduate Student Leo Brings Leonardo da Vinci to Life Through AI

For Leo Li, a graduate student in the Media Arts, Design and Technology (MADTech) program at NC State’s College of Design, the path from computer science to cutting-edge design was…

Poole graduates

Apr 28, 2025

Celebrating the Class of Spring 2025: Voices from Poole’s Graduate Programs

Meet a few of the exceptional students graduating this spring from Poole College’s Jenkins Graduate Programs, each with a compelling story of personal growth and career transformation. From navigating global industries to spearheading campus initiatives, these graduates are ready to make their mark on the world.

College of Education Ph.D. student Jayla Moody

Apr 28, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Jayla Moody Marshall

Meet Jayla Moody, a Spring 2025 Ph.D. graduate in NC State’s Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development program in the College of Education.

First-year Ph.D. student Destinee Wormack in the Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development with a concentration in counseling and counselor education program

Apr 18, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Destinee Wormack

Meet Destinee Wormack, a first-year Ph.D. student in NC State’s Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development program with a concentration in counseling and counselor education.

Five people sitting at a table, one woman speaking into a microphone.

Apr 17, 2025

Career Insights Webinar Series: Connecting the A2i Community Across 40 Institutions

Throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, the A2i network launched an exciting opportunity for graduate students and postdocs: the Career Insights (INS) Webinar Series. Designed to bridge the gap between academia…

Dr. Jeff Strahan speaking with two students.

Apr 17, 2025

The Power of Partnership: Milliken & Company Spotlight

At NC State University, we recognize that preparing graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for successful careers goes beyond academic excellence—it requires meaningful collaboration with employers who are shaping the future…