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Graduate Student Speaker Jayla Moody: ‘I Hope People Remember That the Power of Education…

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Ellison Lambert

Jun 11, 2025

Building a Future in Parks and Recreation: Meet Ellison Lambert, MPRTSM ’25

Ellison Lambert returned to NC State to pursue her online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (MPRTSM) degree while working full time and leading community programs.
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.
Dr. Alexandra Barth, postdoctoral scholar

Jun 4, 2025

Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Alexandra Barth selected for 2025 CAS Future Leaders Program

Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Alexandra Barth selected among 35 for the American Chemical Society 2025 CAS Future Leaders Program.

Graduates during Commencement Ceremony

Apr 29, 2025

Congratulations Graduates

As the semester draws to a close, a new chapter begins for five exceptional graduate students who are about to don their caps and gowns this Spring.

Apr 28, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Raj Madhu

Since childhood, Spring 2025 graduate Raj Madhu has been fascinated by technology. Learn how he plans to apply the knowledge gained during his time in the NC State Master's of Computer Science program.

College of Engineering Master's student Jonah Bridges

Apr 28, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Jonah Bridges

Meet Master of Materials Science and Engineering graduate, Jonah Bridges.
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.