graduate students

Sep 20, 2024

Caitlin McDade Awarded 2024-25 Fletcher Graduate Scholarship

McDade, who is pursuing a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management, serves as a member of the Graduate Student Association and the Leave No Trace initiative at NC State.

Sep 20, 2024

Nick Treco, Aspiring Chief Risk Officer

Nick Treco, former football player for the NC State Wolfpack and now a defensive student coach for the team, is continuing his education in the Master of Management, Risk and…

Sep 13, 2024

Grad Students Put Data Science Skills Into Action for Agriculture

For Neha Jagtap, a recent internship with leading national scientists proved to be a rewarding chance to gain experience solving a real-world agricultural challenge with knowledge she’s gained from computer…

Sep 9, 2024

Newest Trolinder Award Winners Named

Two North Carolina State University Ph.D. students pursuing research aimed at plant disease detection were recently named 2024-25 winners of the Norma L. Trolinder N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Graduate Student…

Sep 3, 2024

Exhibiting Creativity

A public history doctoral student and an arts studies alumna work with the visual arts to provide a vital framework to help address some of today’s grand challenges.

Sep 3, 2024

Justine Wan, Content Team Manager, Roofer Marketers

The Master of Management, Marketing Analytics (MMA) program has given Justine Wan the opportunity to expand her network and enhance her marketing expertise with emerging marketing insights and state-of-the-art analytics techniques.

Aug 21, 2024

Rachel Barkley: Navigating Environmental Assessment and Shaping a New Career Path

After over a decade in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, Rachel Barkley reignited her passion for environmental work by enrolling in the Master of Environmental Assessment program from NC State Online.

Aug 21, 2024

Yasmine Cuestas: ‘Everyone Deserves to Learn, to Grow, and to Prosper’

When Yasmine Cuestas decided to pursue her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling online through the NC State College of Education, she never expected the community she would find within her cohort. Now, along with her fellow students, Cuestas is looking forward to being able to make a positive impact on the mental health of others.

Aug 21, 2024

Growing Technology

With support from the Trolinder graduate student endowment, Weilong He hopes to use machine learning to help breeders more efficiently assess the health of plants and troubleshoot problems for farmers.

Jul 30, 2024

Cultivating African Indigenous Vegetables

Inspired to improve food security for her village in Kenya, Gladys Wanja Njeri is breeding African Indigenous Vegetables for nutritional value, climate adaptation, economic stability and beyond.