Graduation

Apr 29, 2024

Many Healthy Pursuits

For graduating senior Abdullah Zaben, attending NC State has been about much more than just classrooms and textbooks. The Caldwell Fellow’s extracurricular activities have helped his community in extraordinary ways while also preparing him for his next big step.

Jan 9, 2024

From Iran to Raleigh, a Family Legacy Continues at NC State

Thirty years after her father earned a degree from NC State, Kemmia Ghodrat graduated with dual degrees in sociology and communication in the fall of 2023. In addition to being an outstanding student, Kemmia was a 2022 Red and White Night speaker as well as a Chancellor’s Aide, assisting with numerous university philanthropic events.

Dec 5, 2023

Congratulations to Caldwell Fellows Fall 2023 Graduates

The Caldwell Fellows Program is excited to congratulate this semester’s graduates as they prepare to take the next step on their journeys of personal and professional development.

May 8, 2023

Dear Class of 2023,

NC State celebrated the class of 2023 at Spring Commencement on May 6 in PNC Arena. Watch as these extraordinary graduates receive their diplomas and begin their new lives as NC State alumni.

May 2, 2023

Park, Centennial Scholarships Help Daryn Wilkerson Design a Bright Future

Fashion designer Daryn Wilkerson ’23 is prepared to enter the bridal industry in style following her graduation from NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles this week. Private support — and the real-world, hands-on career experience it provided — helped pave the way.

Jan 3, 2023

Ready to Fly High as an Alumna

Bailey Pollard entered a whole new world as a first-generation college student in NC State’s Poole College of Management. This private pilot has taken full advantage of her Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship and set herself up to reach lofty future goals.

Jan 3, 2023

Persistence Pays Off

Whether it’s learning English or earning a college degree or surviving a near-fatal illness, Goodnight Scholar and College of Sciences graduate Jesús Vina Moreno ’22 has learned that persistence really does pay off.

Dec 19, 2022

First in the Pack: Meet Some of Our Newest Alumni

Graduation is a milestone to celebrate — an ending of one chapter and the beginning of another. That’s particularly true for Goodnight Scholar and fall commencement speaker Maab Aldulimy, who is excited to take what she’s learned at NC State and use it for the good of her home country through Doctors Without Borders.

Dec 19, 2022

Meet the Park Scholarship Fall 2022 Graduates

On Dec. 17, four of the Park Scholars put on their red graduation caps and bid farewell to their undergraduate careers at NC State. Get to know Sarah Jarrell, Kelci Cox, Trenton Embry and Daniel Toole through these bios and the accompanying Q&A.

May 17, 2022

Rising Starr

Starr Gibens is an expert at putting thought into action. The first-generation college graduate came to NC State with a list of what she wanted to accomplish, and she has done so much more as a leader, community member, scholarship recipient and advocate for her fellow students.