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Exterior of Nelson Hall, home of the Poole College of Management.

Apr 29, 2019

Two Recognized for Outstanding Outreach and Engagement

Mark Beasley and Jessica Thomas, innovative directors of the Enterprise Risk Management Initiative (ERM) and the Business Sustainability Collaborative (BSC), respectively, at the Poole College of Management, were honored recently for their commitment to teaching, research and public service by NC State’s Office of Outreach and Engagement. BSC is supported in part by a gift from Lonnie Poole. 

An Extension agent looks over research crops

Mar 26, 2019

Extension Professionals Also Make a Difference as Donors

Not only do NC State faculty and staff impact communities daily in a very practical way through their work with N.C. Cooperative Extension, many make an impact with financial gifts too. 

College of Engineering aerial view

Mar 26, 2019

Seltzer Joins Staff of College of Engineering

Sara Seltzer is now serving as director of development for both the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Seltzer joined NC State in 2013 as a development specialist for Arts NC State and later was promoted to assistant director of development for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. 

Kyle Kusterer

Mar 19, 2019

Park Scholarships Welcomes Kyle Kusterer

The Park Scholarships team is pleased to welcome Kyle Kusterer as the program’s central major gift officer. In this position, Kusterer will work to build and support relationships with Park Scholarships alumni, parents and friends in a focused effort to strengthen the sustainability of the program. 

Holladay Hall on east campus

Feb 19, 2019

Get to Know: Provost Faculty Fellows

Janice Odom, director of the Caldwell Fellows Program, is part of the first class of Provost Faculty Fellows. The program allows talented faculty to explore academic leadership roles through working closely with Provost’s Office staff on meaningful projects that align with NC State’s strategic plan. 

Scott Troutman

Jan 8, 2019

Troutman Named Director of Development at College of Sciences

Scott Troutman, a College of Sciences alumnus, is returning to his alma mater to focus on major gifts fundraising. The Alumni Association’s 2003 Young Alumnus of the Year, he previously served in fundraising and alumni relations positions for Poole College of Management and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Niki Theobald with her dog

Dec 11, 2018

New to the CVM Family: Meet Niki Theobald

A love of animals has guided Colorado native Niki Theobald through a career including roles at wolf rescue, at zoos and at the Duke Lemur Center. Now Theobald has joined the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine as the director of development for the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation, where she'll work with major donors to secure support for ongoing research, educational opportunities and cutting-edge patient care. 

Anne Clark Hathaway

Nov 9, 2018

Hathaway Joins Poole College Development, External Relations Team

Anne Clark Hathaway has joined the NC State Poole College Office of Development and External Relations team as associate director of development. She comes to NC State from the North Carolina School for Science and Mathematics, and as a member of Poole's development team, she is focusing on annual giving, signature events and alumni relations. 

NC State gateway

Nov 9, 2018

Assistant Dean for Development Leaving College of Engineering

Ben Hughes, a former executive director of the NC State Engineering Foundation and current senior development adviser, and Lora Bremer, executive director of major gifts and Campaign planning for the foundation, will serve as co-interim directors as the college searches for Brian Campbell’s successor. 

Belltower with fall leaves

Oct 30, 2018

Park Scholarships Welcomes Dana Dubis

Dana Dubis has joined the Park Scholarships team as a development associate. Dubis, who will serve as a key point of contact for the scholarships' fundraising and development initiatives, began her philanthropy-focused career at United Way of the Greater Triangle.