graduate students

May 6, 2022

Graduation to Vocation: Katie Kolcusky is Using Data to Protect Nature

Katie Kolcusky will graduate in May 2022 with a professional master’s degree in geospatial information science and technology (MGIST). Upon graduation, she will work as a solution engineer with Esri’s National Government Team.

May 4, 2022

Fostering Equity Between Race, Disability

Graduate student Baiyina Muhammad aims to amplify the voices and experiences of Black people with disabilities in North Carolina.

May 3, 2022

From Animal Science to Accounting

As an undergraduate animal science major at NC State, Sloane Patterson thought she would be working at a veterinary clinic. Instead, she will now be starting a full-time job at a public accounting firm after graduating from the Jenkins MAC program.

May 2, 2022

Kindergarten Teacher Uses M.Ed. to Excel in Her Role

Laura Graner, graduate of the online M.Ed. Elementary Science Education program, used her degree to become a better science teacher for her kindergarten class.

May 2, 2022

Laurie Hamon: Uncovering Pollination Secrets of the Venus Flytrap

A chance opportunity to work with the Venus flytrap became a turning point for Laurie Hamon’s doctoral journey, and the focus of her dissertation for a Ph.D. in entomology and biology.

Apr 27, 2022

Congratulations to the Spring 2022 Graduates

On May 7, more than 1,600 graduate degrees will be awarded at NC State University’s spring commencement exercises. These include more than 1,400 master's degrees and over 200 doctoral degrees.

Apr 19, 2022

Mural Contest Winner’s Vision Comes to Life

Carmina Ferreras' inspirational design for the mural contest comes to life inside the lobby of the Graduate School.

Apr 19, 2022

Marketing Analytics Grad Student Cuts Teeth on Big Data

After earning a bachelor's degree in biology and getting accepted into dental school, Katie Cobb realized she wasn't following her passion. Now she's pursuing a career in marketing analytics, starting with the MMA program at NC State.

Apr 7, 2022

Winners Named for 2022 Research Symposium

Twenty-seven students were named winners in nine research categories at the Graduate Student Research Symposium, featuring posters by nearly 200 students.

Mar 30, 2022

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week

The Graduate School supports and recognizes Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week.