Entrepreneurship

Jun 7, 2021

Meet Michael Evans: Co-Founder and CFO, Park Scholar, 2x Statistics Graduate and Miller Fellow

Michael Evans joined the Wolfpack as an engineering major but soon realized big data and statistics were his calling. Shortly after switching majors, and thanks to the Park Scholarships Program, Evans made his way into the world of entrepreneurship by co-founding the nonprofit 321 Coffee. 

Apr 19, 2021

Miller Steps Back From Delta and Mckimmon Roles to Focus on Entrepreneurship

Thomas “Tom” Kenan Miller III, senior vice provost for academic outreach and entrepreneurship, has led Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) since its inception in 2000. Miller was named the founding vice provost in January 2001 following a national search. This summer, he will step back from his leadership role there and his oversight of the McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education to focus on his ongoing role leading NC State Entrepreneurship and working closely with the Wolfpack Investor Network in the next phase of his career. 

Mar 15, 2021

Announcing the First Recipient of the John and Linda Leazar Award in Entrepreneurship

Sam Weaver, a senior majoring in computer science and minoring in theatre, has been announced as the first recipient of the John and Linda Leazar Award in Entrepreneurship. With a passion for outside-the-box thinking that translates into solving society’s greatest problems, the Leazars are committed to supporting future generations of entrepreneurs and innovative leaders. 

Jan 25, 2021

New Scholarship Supports Diversity in Entrepreneurship

The Alagu Periyannan and Theivanai Palaniappan Entrepreneurship Scholarship will benefit students with outstanding achievements in or involvement with entrepreneurship activities. 

Jan 15, 2021

NC State ISE Students Join Forces With Hosiery Mill to Create Face Coverings

Sameer Murarka Entrepreneurship Scholar and NC State Entrepreneurship Scholar Katie Lawson partnered with Eric Swanson to apply their industrial engineering knowledge in production line optimization, mask design and safe packaging to help meet the increased demand for face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jan 5, 2021

NC State Ranks Top Undergraduate and Graduate School for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2021

Extraordinary experiences, bolstered by private support, have helped NC State’s entrepreneurship program gain national recognition. NC State is one of eight universities in the nation to be in the top 20 for both undergraduate and graduate programs. 

Dec 8, 2020

2021 Princeton Review Rankings Reflect University Wide Entrepreneurship Efforts

NC State has been ranked by The Princeton Review and ​Entrepreneur ​magazine as a top undergraduate and graduate school for entrepreneurship studies for 2021. Private support, a holistic approach and the growth of entrepreneurship efforts across campus has benefited students at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. 

Aug 11, 2020

Guiding Young Businesses to Success

Through the Lulu eGames, Miller Fellowship and Andrews Launch Accelerator, private support is helping entrepreneurs like Shraddha Rathod, Téa Blumer and Ritika Shamdasani use the skills they learned at NC State to grow thriving enterprises. 

Jul 21, 2020

Announcing the First Sameer Murarka Entrepreneurship Scholarship Recipient

A rising junior in the College of Engineering, Katie Lawson is studying industrial and systems engineering and minoring in cognitive science. Lawson aims to be a leader within the field of neurological research. Established in 2019 by Ragini and Ishwar Murarka to honor the memory and entrepreneurial spirit of their son, Sameer, the merit-based scholarship is designed to support emerging entrepreneurs in their own quests to think beyond boundaries and do the extraordinary. 

Jun 16, 2020

Meet Jeyashree Haridoss – Student Ambassador, Entrepreneur and Miller Fellow

Jeyashree Haridoss was inspired to create Sol, an app that connects everyday travelers with an on-demand translator, while studying abroad. Thanks to support from the Miller Fellows program, she'll have the resources needed to continue to work full time on Sol as a recent NC State graduate.