Park Scholars

Jan 15, 2021

Study Domestic: An Adventurous Solution to a Remote Semester

Park Scholars Daniel Friday, Megan Cislo, Madison Mueller, David Horne, Annie Kate Watson, Shannon Carney and Zach VanHekken spent the fall of 2020 social distancing and distance learning the fun way. 

Jan 12, 2021

A Brave Young Coder in a Brave New World

Park Scholar Anna Owens discovered her passion for cybersecurity while studying at NC State. Now, this atypical computer programmer is preparing to apply her skills at one of the world’s biggest tech companies. 

Jan 11, 2021

Design Meets Biomechanics

Biomechanics and design might seem like separate fields, but Park Scholar Alyssa Cox is mixing these two passions to find a career in athletic apparel and footwear innovation after graduating from NC State in December with a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering with an art and design minor. 

Jan 5, 2021

Park Profile: Clifton Knight

Alumnus Clifton Knight discusses his volunteer role as a selection committee member and regional selection committee leader for the Northeast region for the Park Scholarships program. Knight is also currently serving on the NC State University Foundation Board. 

Dec 15, 2020

Park Profile: Trenton Wallis ’22

Trenton Wallis is a third-year student majoring in electrical engineering. Creative, competitive and determined to succeed in life, Wallis worked even harder than normal to earn a Park scholarship. He’s learned a tremendous amount since then — including what real success looks like for a member of the Pack. 

Nov 24, 2020

Jess Rotenberg ’07 Navigates Uncertainty and Finds Community

Jess Rotenberg ’07 notes a common thread running through all of her experiences in the Park Scholarships program: the opportunity for conversation. Ryley Fallon ’24 got to experience that firsthand recently at the Park Class of 2024 Finalist dinner. 

Nov 17, 2020

Karli Moore ’16 Cultivates a Career Strengthening Native American Agriculture

Park Scholar alumna and 2016 valedictorian Karli Moore made the most of her time at NC State by double majoring in the College of Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Now, she's taking the skills she learned in college and using them to benefit the state of North Carolina — specifically, the Native Americans who help make it an agricultural powerhouse. 

Nov 10, 2020

Elijah Bouma-Sims ’21 Helps Secure $100,000 for Research Funding at NC State

Park Scholar Elijah Bouma-Sims ’21 published his first co-authored paper earlier this year, the culmination of an 11-month study on robocalling. First, his paper won the Distinguished Paper Award at the 29th USENIX Security Symposium. Then, it won the first-place Internet Defense Prize, a $100,000 grant that will support future research at NC State. 

Oct 27, 2020

Kim Bloomfield ’02 and Ricky Bloomfield ’02 Create the Eighth Co-Named Park Scholarship

Park alumni Kim Bloomfield and Ricky Bloomfield gifted $350,000 to create the endowment, which will be paired with other Park Foundation funds to support a Park Scholarship in perpetuity. This is the third co-named Park Scholarship created by Park alumni and the second given on an NC State Day of Giving. 

Oct 13, 2020

One Park, One Pack

After months of collaboration with an anonymous donor, Park Scholarships is pleased to announce the establishment of the One Park One Pack: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund. Created by a Wolfpack family with Park Scholarships ties, this endowment will provide enduring support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the Park Scholarships program.