Shelton Leadership Center

Jul 30, 2019

NC State Launches Minor in Global Leadership and Team Decision Making

The minor open to all NC State undergraduates features 12 hours earned abroad during a spring semester program taking place in three European countries and co-taught by an interdisciplinary faculty team from the university and its partner institutions. Debbie Acker, senior associate director for operations and academic programs for the Shelton Leadership Center, led development and partnership-building for the unique minor; philanthropy enables more students to participate. 

Nov 9, 2018

Video: Shelton Leadership Center Provides Extraordinary Opportunities

In a new video, students share how the Shelton Leadership Center and Chancellor's Leadership Development Program has enriched their time at NC State. With the support of NC State alumnus Gen. Henry Hugh Shelton, USA (R) and other donors, the center inspires, educates and develops values-based leaders committed to personal integrity, professional ethics and selfless service. 

Oct 9, 2018

Latinx Heritage Month Display Conveys Dreams, Stories of Poole College Students

Dreams and Stories – Sueños y Cuentos – showcases reflections about the value gained from their parents and their Latinx heritage from five Poole College of Management students, including Chancellor's Leadership Development Program participant Josue Hernandez. The display is on the third floor of Nelson Hall, near the auditorium. 

Sep 4, 2018

Registration Is Open for the 17th Annual Shelton Leadership Forum

Registration is open for this year's Shelton Leadership Forum, which has the theme of Leadership Through the Decades: How Our Past Influences Our Future. The 17th annual edition of the forum will take place Nov. 9 and feature speakers that include Jean Davis, Dario Gil, Terry Jones, Janet Ramey, Sepi Saidi, Pam Townsend and Jack Uldrich. 

Aug 14, 2018

Shelton Leadership Center Announces Program Participants

The Shelton Leadership Center has selected the new cohort for the Chancellor’s Leadership Development Program. The two-year program aims to help students from across the university maximize their leadership skills through experiential learning and self-discovery, and it particularly targets first-generation college students, students from rural counties and students underrepresented within their field of study. 

May 15, 2018

Red Hat Provides $1 Million Gift to Shelton Challenge

The Red Hat Shelton Challenge will enroll about 800 high school students from across North Carolina this summer for an intensive leadership experience. 

May 15, 2018

A Spirit of Adventure

Being a Shelton National Scholar and Centennial Scholar helped Samantha Casey broaden her horizons, embrace her opportunities and develop her leadership abilities. 

May 15, 2018

Philanthropy Helping Shelton Center Expand Its Reach

Private philanthropy -- including a recent gift from General H. Hugh Shelton in honor of his wife Carolyn -- strengthens the impact of the Shelton Leadership Center. 

Nov 21, 2017

Pearls from Thurl

Former scholarship student-athlete Thurl Bailey returned to campus earlier this month to speak at the annual General H. Hugh Shelton National Leadership Forum. Bailey shared leadership lessons from his long career in basketball. 

Nov 21, 2016

An Investment in Leadership

A $5 million gift from NC State University alumnus Andy Albright and his wife, Jane, will bolster both the NC State Entrepreneurship Initiative and the General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center, Chancellor Randy Woodson announced.