Park Scholars

Sep 10, 2018

Meet the First-Year Class for 2018

NC State welcomed a new class of first-year students in August, and each one of them has a story. Learn about the paths and dreams of seven students from near and far, and how scholarship and program support is making a difference. 

Sep 10, 2018

A Time to Reflect and Connect

The newest Park Scholars to arrive at NC State bonded and prepared for their college journey during the freshman retreat Aug. 15-17. The incoming class visited Black Mountain, where they met one another, became acquainted with all that the Park Scholars program will offer them over the next four years, learned from the senior class and participated in several team-building activities. 

Aug 28, 2018

First Crop: Park Scholar Says New CALS Major Offers Hands-on Learning

Sophomore Park Scholar Grace Baucom felt like a major had been "designed for her" when she learned about the new agroecology and sustainable food systems program in NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The program, which begins this school year, integrates ecology with agriculture for the development of sustainable agricultural practices and food systems. 

Aug 28, 2018

Using Smart Spaces

A group of NC State entrepreneurs has launched Atomo, a startup company leveraging indoor spatial intelligence to save energy and improve the indoor experience. The student-alumni group includes two Park Scholars and has benefited from the Andrews Launch Accelerator, Entrepreneurship Garage, Miller Fellows and other programs with private support. 

Aug 7, 2018

Two Park Scholars Receive the Astronaut Scholarship

Two NC State Park Scholars in the Class of 2019, Ziad Ali and Madison Maloney, are recipients of a 2018-19 Astronaut Scholarship. Awarded to 50 scholars from 36 universities across the nation, the scholarship was established to aid the United States in retaining world leadership in technology and innovation by supporting the best and brightest scholars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while commemorating the legacy of America’s pioneering astronauts. 

Jul 24, 2018

Launching a Career in Aerospace Engineering

Alina Creamer ’20 credits the Park Scholarships program with helping her develop the leadership skills to pursue aerospace engineering-related internships with NASA Langley Research Center and Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems. 

Jul 17, 2018

A Foundation for Innovation

NC State empowers Park Scholar – and CEO of her own business – Emily Neville to channel her passion for entrepreneurship. 

Jul 17, 2018

Park Scholarships Program Alumni Named to 40 Under 40 List

The Triangle Business Journal recognized Neal Robbins ’01, Jennifer Morgan ’02 and Will Quick ’07 on its 2018 40 Under 40 list for their leadership and community involvement. 

Jun 12, 2018

Park Scholar Giving Nears 100 Percent

Park Scholarships' sixth annual March Madness student giving campaign had impressive results, with 95 percent of current Park Scholars giving back to the program. In addition, 41 percent of Park families donated during this year’s competition between classes, further demonstrating passionate support for the program. 

Jun 5, 2018

Designing with Perspective

Business owner, Art2Wear designer, Park Scholar: industrial design major Christian Fuda has made the most of his opportunities at NC State. He will spend the summer in Boston as footwear design intern for Converse.