Poole College of Management

Dec 17, 2024

NC State University Foundation Recognizes Campen, Zeises

NC State volunteers and donors Henry Campen Jr. and Steve and Frosene Zeis were honored recently for their outstanding commitment to the university. The NC State University Foundation recognized the trio during its annual awards ceremony and dinner with the Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award and the Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup, respectively.

Jay Arrington, director of admissions for the Jenkins MAC Program, speaks at the 30th anniversary celebration while Ms. and Mr. Wuf cheer him on. (Photo by Justin Kase Conder)

Dec 17, 2024

Celebrating 30 Years of MAC

In November, more than 325 guests gathered at Talley Student Union to celebrate 30 years of the NC State Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) Program. The evening concluded with a surprise presentation recognizing one of the most influential figures in Jenkins MAC program history — Kathy Krawczyk, who will retire in 2025, and in whose honor the Dr. Kathy Krawcyzk Leader of the MAC Pack Scholarship is named.

Mary Fedewa '91 — flanked by Poole College Dean Frank Buckless (L) and NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson (R) — holding Poole College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Dec 10, 2024

Poole College Graduate Mary Fedewa Receives 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award

During NC State’s Red and White Week, Mary Fedewa ’91 was presented with Poole College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of her career success and support for the university.

Dec 3, 2024

Wolfpack Player and Jenkins MBA Student Collin Smith Looks Ahead

NC State’s Collin Smith has excelled on the field and in the classroom, balancing football, internships and the Jenkins MBA program. Learn how Smith’s hard work and determination are shaping his future.

Nov 4, 2024

Get To Know 3 of Our 2024 Scholarship Recipients

This fall, NC State welcomed its largest-ever incoming class — for the fifth year in a row. Meet some of our new students and learn how private support is enabling them to Think and Do.

Startup founders on stage at Demo Day, giving their five-minute pitch to the audience of 175 innovators, investors and NC State students.

Oct 28, 2024

Startups Pitch Plans at Andrews Launch Accelerator Demo Day

Trainees from NC State’s Entrepreneurship Clinic, housed in the Poole College of Management, had a chance to pitch their startups to a crowd of students, investors and innovators recently during the 2024 Andrews Launch Accelerator Demo Day. Alumnus Chip Andrews and his wife, Lyn, started the accelerator program with a $1 million donation to the university in 2019.

Four women in graduation gowns throwing their caps in front of Talley Student Union.

Oct 7, 2024

Day of Giving: One Day, Year-Round Impact

It’s been six months since NC State Day of Giving 2024. Learn more about how we came together for 24 hours to make a difference all year long.

New and previous recipients of the Watauga Medal sing the NC State alma mater during the 2024 award ceremony.

Sep 18, 2024

Goodnight, Hooks and Stallings Honored With 2024 Watauga Medals

The Board of Trustees has bestowed NC State’s highest nonacademic honor on Ann Goodnight, Jake Hooks and Charlie Stallings for their dedication to advancing the university through their volunteer leadership, advocacy and financial generosity.

Former NC State University Foundation Board Chair Trent Ragland (left) and Chancellor Randy Woodson (right) with Jim and Kathrine Owens at the 2017 Menscer Cup celebration.

Sep 3, 2024

James and Kathrine Owens Celebrate Transformation With New Gift

A $2 million commitment from former Board of Trustees chair Dr. James Owens and his wife, Kathrine, to the Celebrating Transformation Initiative will benefit three areas at NC State.

students petting a therapy dog on Centennial Campus

Aug 27, 2024

Fund Helps Poole College Students Focus on Mental Health and Wellness

Launched in January 2024 with unrestricted resources directed by Frank Buckless, Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Dean of the Poole College of Management, donor support helped grow the college’s Mental Health and Wellness Fund — and its impact.