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Eric Spaugh

Feb 25, 2026

Eric Spaugh, 2025, Audit Staff, Ernst & Young (EY)

Drawn by reputation and affordability, Eric stayed at NC State for his MAC degree and left not only CPA-ready – but backed by a network of professors and peers who continue to shape his career.
Poole College Dean Frank Buckless gives an award to student Julianna Lopez

Feb 5, 2025

Dean’s Dialogues: Get to Know MAC Student Julianna Lopez

Poole College Dean Frank Buckless spoke with Jenkins MAC student Julianna Lopez about her biggest challenges and achievements.
Michael Cento

Jun 14, 2024

Michael Cento, ‘17, Corporate Accounting Manager, Kymera International

Thanks to the Jenkins MAC program, Michael Cento developed the foundation he needed to change careers from education to accounting – and gained the skills he needed to contribute to the workforce on day one.
Brendan Madigan

Jan 30, 2024

Brendan Madigan, CFO, Limited Run Games

Choosing a MAC program with a strong alumni network and high-impact curriculum allowed Brendan Madigan, chief financial officer at Limited Run Games, to accelerate and create long-lasting value for his career.
Noel Menzi

Mar 6, 2023

MAC Student From Zurich Finds CPA Prep, Friendship at NC State

Jenkins MAC student Noel Menzi shares about his move from Switzerland to the United States, his decision to stay in North Carolina and his experience building community in the Jenkins MAC program.
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.
Peyton Gilbert

May 6, 2022

Ready to Take on the Business World

Peyton Gilbert is ready to take on the business world and feels prepared and confident thanks to the knowledge and real-world experience gained in the Jenkins Master of Accounting Program.
Sloane Patterson

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.
Patrick Rose

May 8, 2018

Exploring the Unfamiliar Territory of Accounting

Patrick Rose began in the NC State Jenkins MAC Program’s Accelerated Summer Accounting Prerequisite (ASAP) Program for non-accounting majors. He graduates May 2018 and enters Bank of America’s Corporate Analyst Program in Boston.