Goodnight Alumni Spotlight: Tin Phan

Jan 15, 2021

Goodnight Alumni Spotlight: Tin Phan

Goodnight Scholars Program alumnus Tin Phan ’19 hasn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic stop his pursuit of a medical career. Now a student at the UNC School of Medicine, Phan recently completed an internship — originally intended to take place in Switzerland — that included him serving on a task force researching current literature on COVID-19 and completing statistical analysis on COVID-19 cases for UN Migration Member States.

Jan 12, 2021

A Brave Young Coder in a Brave New World

Park Scholar Anna Owens discovered her passion for cybersecurity while studying at NC State. Now, this atypical computer programmer is preparing to apply her skills at one of the world’s biggest tech companies.

Jan 11, 2021

Botta Named NC State’s 4th Marshall Scholar

Colton Botta, a December 2019 graduate in computer science with a minor in business entrepreneurship, is NC State’s fourth Marshall Scholar and one of only 46 nationwide in 2020. The two-year scholarship includes university fees, cost-of-living expenses, an annual book grant, a thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, and fares to and from the United Kingdom.

Jan 11, 2021

A Donation That Tugs at the Heartstrings

Jim and Alex Davis felt overwhelming relief and deep appreciation after NC State Veterinary Hospital helped their longhaired dachshund recover from a bulging disc. The couple decided to show their gratitude by honoring the hospital’s neurology services team through annual gifts.

Jan 11, 2021

Alumna Builds Off Scholarship Support by Starting One of Her Own

Elizabeth Nance was the first recipient of the first scholarship created by Frank and Doris Culberson to support the College of Engineering. Nance knew from the time she received the scholarship that she would want to pay it forward one day, and to honor her grandmother, that’s exactly what she’s done.

Jan 11, 2021

Goodnight Spotlight: Justin May

Despite the challenges that come with being a non-traditional student, Goodnight Scholar Justin May has excelled in his two years at NC State.

Jan 11, 2021

Kirsten Hoeflaken ’18MED Gives So Students Can Get the Support They Need

As an NC State College of Education employee, alumna and current doctoral student, Kirsten Hoeflaken ’18MED gives back to the college as a token of appreciation for the support and help she has received. Hoeflaken hopes students who are immigrants and from minority populations can receive the same support and help she experienced.

Jan 11, 2021

Design Meets Biomechanics

Biomechanics and design might seem like separate fields, but Park Scholar Alyssa Cox is mixing these two passions to find a career in athletic apparel and footwear innovation after graduating from NC State in December with a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering with an art and design minor.

Jan 11, 2021

Wolfpack Musicians on the Web

During the COVID-19 pandemic, NC State’s Department of Music, which benefits from donor support, has pivoted to produce many extraordinary virtual performances. Check out a few of them via the department’s Twitter feed.

Jan 11, 2021

Meet Young Alumna Jennifer Woodson ’10

Jennifer Woodson’s passion for sustainable performance apparel brought her to NC State to pursue her graduate studies. That experience led to a number of years in the industry and the founding of her own independent consulting firm specialized in sourcing and developing textiles and materials for the apparel and accessories industry. Woodson now shares her expertise by volunteering as a graduate mentor for the Wilson College of Textiles, as well as serving as one of its regional representatives.

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