Poole College of Management

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.

Aug 1, 2024

New Poole College Research Initiative Targets Economic Access and Opportunity

The six interdisciplinary projects in Poole’s Game-Changing Research Incentive Program aim to catalyze companies, governments and nonprofits to implement business-parity policies and other meaningful change. Poole structured and leads the program, which is funded by a grant from the Caterpillar Foundation, Caterpillar Inc.’s philanthropic organization, in conjunction with NC State’s Research Development Office.

Chancellor Randy Woodson waves to the crowd at his installation ceremony in 2010.

Jul 22, 2024

Woodson’s Work Is His Legacy

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced that he will retire on June 30, 2025, kicking off an era of transition for a campus that has thrived under his leadership — especially when it comes to how philanthropic support powers the university.

Jul 9, 2024

Introducing Poole College’s New Concentration: Business Analytics

Bill Rand, McLauchlan Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Analytics and a key figure in the development of the Poole College of Management’s new business analytics concentration, explains what makes this program’s addition so significant.

Jun 17, 2024

Poole College Welcomes Two New Advisory Board Members

Siobhan Pandya, senior director of business assurance and excellence for Mary Kay Inc., and Rance Poehler, president and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, joined the Poole College Advisory Board this spring. Pandya and her late husband, Rupesh J. Kotiya, also established the Rupesh J. Kotiya Scholarship Endowment to provide need-based scholarships for undergraduates in the Poole College of Management.

Samantha in graduation regalia in front of Holladay Hall.

Apr 30, 2024

No Fear

Samantha Steffanus is about to graduate from NC State with two degrees and five years of incredible experiences under her belt. What keeps her reaching for such great heights?