Caldwell Fellows

Feb 22, 2022

Jefferson Scholar Alisa Andrews is Making Sustainable Differences

In addition to being a Caldwell Fellow, University Ambassador and member of the University Honors and Scholars Program, Alisa Andrews is a Thomas Jefferson Scholar, a program that provides advising support, scholarships and community to students double majoring in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Learn about the experiences that inspired her to pursue a career dedicated to sustainable solutions.

Nov 2, 2021

A Head Start: Poole Entrepreneurship Alum Shares Impact of the Program in the Real World

Poole College alumnus and former Caldwell Fellow Ryan O’Donnell ’15 shares how he was recently able to sell the company he launched as a senior because of the training he learned during his time at NC State.

Aug 30, 2021

A Lifetime of Commitment

William O’Brien ’81 created his legacy and boosted NC State’s through his work as an alumnus, volunteer and donor. He’s honoring his experiences with the Caldwell Fellows program by creating a new endowment through planned and current use gifts that will continue serving Caldwell Fellows far into the future.

Apr 19, 2021

The Caldwell Fellows Program Has Announced the Members of Its Class of 2024

The program selects NC State students completing their first year on campus, and its mission is developing the next generation of self-aware, globally-minded humans that engage in creative, conscientious leadership.

Feb 15, 2021

Celebrating Black Alumni

NC State has many standout Black alumni, Gayle Lanier ’82 and Tony Caravano ’04 among them. Both want to give back to their alma mater in appreciation of all the university has done for them, so they have each established a scholarship endowment to empower future members of the Pack.

Jul 21, 2020

Alumna Designs and Donates Masks with Farmworker Safety in Mind

NC State alumna, Caldwell Fellow and designer Lisbeth Carolina Arias’ latest project, colorful cloth masks, draws on her connections with 4-H to help protect farmworkers in North Carolina, in partnership with NC State Extension.

Jun 23, 2020

Alumna’s Experiences in Poole College Inspire Leadership Across Generations

Through her experiences in the Caldwell Fellows program and at Poole College of Management, Raven Solomon developed the leadership skills needed to pivot to a successful career as a speaker. Solomon continues to stay involved with NC State through workshops and speaking engagements focused on generational dynamics in the workplace and soft skills development. 

May 26, 2020

Alums Encourage Using Stimulus Checks to Help Others

Recognizing that some people receiving federal stimulus checks don’t need that money to make ends meet, 2013 NC State graduate Kevin Miller wondered if there was a smart way to encourage people to give some of it to a worthy cause. So Miller teamed up with a handful of other alums, many of them Caldwell Fellows like him, to launch a website to make it easy for people to contribute to nonprofits helping those struggling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 7, 2020

Alumna Shannon Parker Transitioned from Personal to Corporate Finance to Impact Her Community

Shannon Parker '06, who was both an Alexander Hamilton Scholar and Caldwell Fellow as a Poole College of Management student, has applied the lessons she learned at NC State to her career transition.

Mar 10, 2020

The Caldwell Fellows Program Introduces Its Class of 2023

Twenty-eight first-year NC State students have been selected to join the program, which builds on the legacy of longtime Chancellor John T. Caldwell and invests in students who share a passion to learn, grow and serve others. The donor-supported Caldwell program is designed to maximize the college experience by providing intensive programming and leadership training, as well as by fostering collaborative interaction with alumni, faculty and community partners.