Scholarships

Jul 17, 2018

Alumna Named Associate Dean at College of Design

Sharon Joines, new associate dean of the College of Design, is a three-time NC State alumna who received her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate in industrial engineering. As a student, Joines – who has received many honors as a faculty member – was a member of what's now the Caldwell Fellows Program and was a Merit Scholar, a University Scholar and a North Carolina Fellow. 

Jul 17, 2018

College of Textiles Welcomes 2018 Centennial Scholars

The College of Textiles has named its new class of Centennial Scholars. The Centennial Scholarship program was established by the North Carolina Textile Foundation in 1999 as part of the college's 100th anniversary celebration. 

Jul 17, 2018

Engineering Alumni Stories: David Whitley

NC State alumnus David Whitley had an interest in all things electronic from an early age. Now the 1992 graduate in electrical engineering gives back to the university that put him on a path to success. 

Jul 17, 2018

Wolfpack Athletics Program on the Rise

With private donors as an important part of its team, the NC State athletics department ended a historic 2017-18 year by placing 15th in the nation in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings – reaching its organizational goal of Top 25 status for the first time in the program that measures all-around sports excellence. Student-athletes continue to improve their academic performance as well. 

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. 

Jul 3, 2018

Former Graduate School Dean and Wife Create Travel Fund for Students

Robert and Suester Sowell have endowed a new fund that will help graduate students travel to professional conferences and workshops. 

Jul 3, 2018

CVM’s Johnston Wins NC State, Governor’s Awards for Excellence

Dane Johnston, director of continuing education, outreach and alumni affairs at the College of Veterinary Medicine, is one of only three NC State employees this year to receive both the University Award for Excellence and the Governor’s Award for Excellence, the highest honor for a state employee. Johnston's accomplishments included creating an innovative campaign that has raised $25,000 for the college's student enhancement fund. 

Jul 3, 2018

NC State Juntos Program Guides Young Adults to Higher Education

NC State student interns and volunteers from the Goodnight Scholars Program partnered with Juntos para una Mejor Educación to work with students attending the summer Juntos Academy. The program aims to help Latino high school students and their families navigate the road to higher education. 

Jun 26, 2018

Where Are They Now?: Dan Plesac

A three-time All-Star during an 18-year career in Major League Baseball, Dan Plesac ’84 originally planned to play basketball at NC State before coaches transferred his scholarship. 

Jun 19, 2018

Two Poole Students Win Study Abroad Scholarship

Ari Alexandrescu, a senior studying economics, and Anna Zhao, a junior studying business administration, are receiving NC State's Jackson Rigney Study Abroad Scholarship. Alexandrescu will head to Vienna, Austria, this fall and Zhao will study in Shanghai, China.