Young Alumni

Jan 7, 2020

Paul Burke ’17 Engineers His Own Path

Paul Burke '17, a Centennial Scholar and grandson of "Red and White Song" composer J. Perry Watson, reflects on how NC State's Wilson College of Textiles helped him prepare for a career at Cisco Systems. 

Dec 17, 2019

A STEP Above: Young Alumna Cassia Lewis ’13

Through participating in the Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP), a residential program for rising high school seniors, second-generation Wilson College of Textiles alumna Cassia Lewis '13 became eligible for — and received — a full-ride, Duke Kimbrell (Parkdale)-sponsored Erlanger Merit scholarship. She now lives on the West Coast, serving as director of business development for fabric manufacturer Swisstex Direct.   

Dec 3, 2019

Meet College of Education Alumna Bria Cofield Wright ’16, ’19MED

Teacher Bria Cofield Wright wanted to deepen her ability to support her fifth-graders at Hortons Creek Elementary School. Being awarded the Ragland Foundation Teaching and Leading Literacy Scholarship and the Moshakos Family Teacher Education Graduate Fellowship from the NC State College of Education made that possible -- and inspired her to become a donor as well. 

Nov 12, 2019

Meet the College of Engineering’s Dean’s Circle

Student support and providing scholarships and fellowships to the next generation of engineers and computer scientists is vital to the College of Engineering's mission. Through the generosity of alumni, friends and faculty members, the Dean’s Circle helps provide support to outstanding students. Meet three of these donors and learn why they give. 

Oct 1, 2019

Beyond the Belltower: Season 2

Beyond the Bell Tower is a podcast for students enrolled in NC State's TRIO programs, with current students, alumni and community members sharing personal stories to offer guidance. While aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO addresses class, social and cultural barriers; although TRIO is federally funded, there are many opportunities for donors to support opportunity for its students. The most recent episode of Beyond the Bell Tower features Khalia Braswell, a 2013 alumna and the CEO and founder of INTech, a nonprofit fostering interest in technology among young girls of color. 

Oct 1, 2019

College of Sciences Honors Extraordinary Alumni and Students

At its annual awards dinner on Sept. 26, the College of Sciences recognized three alumni for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the college. All three — Nancy Ridenhour, Maggie LaPlante and Jamal Moss — have supported Sciences as volunteer leaders, advocates and donors. 

Dec 3, 2018

Engineering Foundation Creates Young Alumni Advisory Board

In an effort to help engage younger NC State College of Engineering alumni in their relationship with their alma mater and provide an opportunity for them to connect with one another, the Engineering Foundation has created the Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB). This group of 18 young professionals represents various engineering disciplines from NC State classes of 2003 and later. 

Dec 3, 2018

Perfect Timing

With a degree from Wilson College of Textiles -- and a knack for timing -- Park Scholar and Centennial Scholar alumna Jasmine Flood has developed a career as a successful entrepreneur. She founded Riada Adair, a company that creates stationery, lettering, accessories and public art. 

Mar 6, 2018

Full Circle

Bringing Others Along. From his days as an RA and student body president, to his investment in the Caldwell Fellows, Tony Caravano has always believed in the NC State community. 

Jul 1, 2016

Young Engineering Alumna Gives Back

Brooke Wages, who graduated from NC State in 2013 with a degree in mechanical engineering, has given $15,000 to support the College of Engineering's Minority Engineering Programs, which made a major impact on her student career.