Graduate School

Oct 18, 2022

Jenkins MAC Student is ‘Living With a Purpose’

Terrell Williams’ sense of belonging at NC State, in the Poole College of Management and in the Jenkins Master of Accounting degree program is magnified by the firm-sponsored, merit-based MAC fellowship he received, which pays for his full tuition. 

Aug 15, 2022

Colombia Native Excited About FFAR Fellowship Opportunity

Ph.D. student and Kelmar Scholar Mariana Prieto Torres loves translational science. As a Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research Fellow and an international student, she is excited to learn how to better share her research with growers worldwide. 

Mar 29, 2022

Staying Power

Grad student Raina Perez transferred to NC State in 2020 and then decided to stick around for one more year when the NCAA granted student-athletes a “COVID year.” Perez has become a vital member of the Wolfpack’s outstanding women’s basketball team since then, contributing to their stellar performance this season. 

Nov 23, 2021

Graduate Mentorship Program Extended for Future Cohorts

With annual demand far outpacing the number of qualified graduates, employers in food and agriculture have difficulty finding good talent to fill open jobs. It’s even more challenging for employers who require candidates with doctorates and the professional skills needed for team-based research. To help fill the gap, the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research (FFAR) and NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences teamed up in 2018 to launch the recently renamed Rockey FFAR Fellows Program, which is now being renewed for another five years. 

Jul 26, 2021

Think and Do: The Graduate School

Peter Harries, dean of The Graduate School, talks about the many benefits of private support on NC State’s grad students and programs. 

Jun 21, 2021

Where There’s Smoke: Reducing Downwind Impacts of Prescribed Burns

After being awarded a Graduate Research Innovation grant, Geospatial Analytics Ph.D. student Kate Jones is leading research to ensure that decision-making about prescribed burns also considers the vulnerability of communities to smoke downwind. 

May 24, 2021

A Leading Advocate: Master’s Student Coleman Simpson

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, graduate student Coleman Simpson found a way to support fellow CALS students: He successfully applied for a $13,000 grant to offer counseling services. Find out what motivates this master’s student in agricultural and extension education to advocate for others. 

Mar 8, 2021

Opportunities in Grant Writing and Support

Molly Puente, Ph.D., is a double NC State alum and currently works as a Grants Coordinator in NC State’s Proposal Development Unit. As part of her duties, Puente helps support the development of large-scale, interdisciplinary research proposals, curates grant resources and offers programming around navigating the grants process at large federal research sponsors. 

Jan 15, 2021

Thriving in Industry

After 17 years with RJR Tobacco and now 25 years with JLA Global, Jessie Rivers continues to credit her graduate school experiences at NC State with shaping her career. She shows her appreciation through supporting the Graduate Education Enhancement Fund, ensuring other students enjoy those same opportunities. 

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.