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Graduation

Poole Graduation Spotlight text overlaying image of Nelson Hall

May 12, 2020

Poole Graduation Spotlight: Yifan Xie

Jenkins Fellow Yifan Xie completed his Ph.D. at Poole College of Management, where he made the most of opportunities to teach, conduct research and collaborate across departments. 

Abby Scheper in front of the Rocky Mountains

May 5, 2020

Graduating without Regrets

Being a Park Scholar has given Abby Scheper the opportunities and the confidence to lead and serve while excelling as a philosophy major with three minors. 

Amanda Maxwell showing off her Johns Hopkins tee shirt

May 5, 2020

Surrounded by Support at the CVM

Amanda Maxwell chose to attend the College of Veterinary Medicine not just for its reputation, but for its equally strong community. With support from faculty, classmates and donors, she is ready for the next step in her career as a laboratory animal veterinarian. 

Garrett Welsh in front of a Navy helicopter

May 5, 2020

Commissioned for Success

Receiving the Textile Military Scholarship didn’t just enhance Garrett Welsh’s NC State experience — it served as a vote of a confidence in his abilities and confirmation that his work in the classroom and as a member of the Naval ROTC hadn’t gone unnoticed. He’ll soon be applying the skills he learned in college to a career in the Navy. 

grid photo of Kevin Hogan, Mary Kate Morgan, Malasia McClendon, and Jayna Lennon

Apr 28, 2020

Meet the 2020 Mathews Medal Winners

NC State's highest nonacademic distinction for students, the Mathews Medal, recognizes graduating seniors who will leave the university a better place because of their service, commitment and leadership. This year's medalists are Resident Adviser Council founder Kevin Hogan, Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program president Mary Kate Morgan, NC State's NAACP chapter president Malasia McClendon and Feed the Pack executive director Jayna Lennon. 

Alex Rojas holding a door for another student

Apr 21, 2020

No Limits

Goodnight Scholar Alex Rojas ’20 is applying skills developed in the scholarship program to an internship at BioMedomics, where he leads a team assembling and shipping out boxes of rapid COVID-19 tests. 

Cap and Gown

Apr 21, 2020

Alumni Can Honor and Support Graduating Students

NC State's class of 2020 is experiencing a much different final semester than they expected. The Alumni Association is inviting alumni to welcome these new graduates into the Alumni Pack by sharing video messages of encouragement and advice. 

students lined up past the belltower

Jan 7, 2020

A Symbol of the Pack

For students and alumni, the ritual of placing class rings inside the Memorial Belltower overnight commemorates hard work and marks a connection to the larger NC State community. 

Jasmine Wang in graduation cap and gown

Jan 7, 2020

Getting Ready for the Real World

Internships and other opportunities at NC State are helping Park Scholar and computer science major Jasmine Wang shape a path toward project management. 

Jasmine Wang in graduation cap and gown

Dec 19, 2019

Getting Ready for the Real World

Internships and other opportunities at NC State are helping Park Scholar and computer science major Jasmine Wang shape a path toward project management.