Caldwell Fellows

Feb 6, 2018

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Student of the Month: Olivia Zalecki

Olivia Zalecki, a Caldwell Fellow and a double major in Chinese and international politics, is the founder and president of Adopted Students Union at NC State. Zalecki, who has studied abroad in China and England, aspires to work in government in the area of international relations. 

Dec 18, 2017

Caldwell Fellows Gearing Up for Alumni Conference and Anniversary Gala

As part of Selection Weekend in February, the Caldwell Fellows program will host its first Alumni Weekend, a one-of-a-kind event bringing together alumni from across the program's 50-year history. 

Oct 4, 2017

Heritage is the Hallmark of Her Clothing Line

Lisbeth Arias recently realized a dream when she held a launch celebration for her clothing line, Descalza, at her alma mater, NC State’s College of Textiles. The Caldwell Fellow alumna started the line as an undergraduate and now is working to build her own business. 

Jul 21, 2017

Making Headlines across Europe

Two rising senior Caldwell Fellows, Andrew Arden and Joseph Farley, are using a three-week, 750-mile bicycle ride to raise awareness and funds for refugee families in the Triangle. 

Jun 27, 2017

Student Leaders Reflect on FFA Family

Caldwell Fellow Layne Baker is among six College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students retiring this month as North Carolina FFA officers. 

Jun 5, 2017

Honoring a Legacy

As the longtime director of NC State University’s Caldwell Fellows program, Gerald Hawkins seemed to take all of his students under his wing. Now, many Caldwell alumni are joining forces to bolster the program and honor the legacy of Hawkins — who retired more than a decade ago — by raising funds for his namesake endowment. 

Jun 5, 2017

Working to Foster Unity

Krystal Smith, a Park Scholar and Caldwell Fellow alumna, works as university engagement director and director of special projects for the Veritas Forum, an organization committed to creating opportunities for college students and faculty to engage in meaningful conversations. 

Apr 27, 2017

Serving as a Role Model

The desire to make a difference is part of what makes Jessica Kraus, a graduating senior in parks, recreation and tourism management, the perfect fit among NC State University’s Caldwell Fellows. 

Mar 6, 2017

New Caldwell Fellows Announced

Twenty-six outstanding NC State freshmen have been named as the Caldwell Fellows Class of 2020. 

Feb 20, 2017

Caldwell Fellows Names Finalists for Class of 2020

Sixty outstanding NC State students were chosen as finalists based on their passion for servant leadership, academic excellence and “thinking big.” They participated Feb. 18 in Selection Day and 25 new members of the class of 2020 will be announced shortly.