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From Student-Athlete to Ph.D. Student: Sutton Hodges Pursues Her Third NC State Degree

textile technology management

Sutton Hodges smiles while wearing a red dress standing outdoors on a grassy area, making the "Wolfpack" hand sign. She wears gold jewelry and her long blonde hair is down. Trees and a brick building are in the background.

Nov 24, 2025

From Student-Athlete to Ph.D. Student: Sutton Hodges Pursues Her Third NC State Degree

Sutton Hodges balanced a rigorous cheerleading schedule with the demands of her undergraduate and master’s degrees. Now, she has decided to stay at NC State and pursue a Ph.D. in textile technology management.