Spring 2024 Commencement

May 22, 2024

Leading the Way

Mario Jackson Ph.D. ’24 graduated on May 4 with a doctorate in educational leadership, policy and human development. Jackson, a Wilcox-Hodnett Doctoral Fellow, researched equity-oriented principal preparation programs. 

May 13, 2024

Propelled Toward Success

Growing up in Apex, North Carolina, Kelton Phillips never gave engineering much thought. Buoyed by the John Estes Conway Scholarship and the Doug and Whitney Yates Scholarship, he just graduated from NC State as an engineer who will keep airplanes flying. 

May 13, 2024

From Theoretical to Probable

NC State senior Etienne Phillips did more than simply dream about becoming a standout mathematician. He created, and solved, the equation to reach his goal — overcoming significant challenges along the way. 

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? 

Apr 29, 2024

Defining the Moments

Olivia Ball is graduating from NC State feeling like a much different person from who she was when she started. This transformation isn’t the result of one big change but a series of opportunities — including support from professors and donors — that have helped her grow along the way. 

Apr 29, 2024

Many Healthy Pursuits

For graduating senior Abdullah Zaben, attending NC State has been about much more than just classrooms and textbooks. The Caldwell Fellow’s extracurricular activities have helped his community in extraordinary ways while also preparing him for his next big step.