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May 1, 2023

NC State Online Grad Inspired to Pursue Career in Higher Education

Community college student, wife, mom and full-time employee succeeds in NC State’s Leadership in the Public Sector online bachelor’s degree-completion program. She will graduate in May of 2023 at the in-person commencement ceremony. 

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Apr 24, 2023

What Makes Someone Likely to Be a First-Gen College Grad? Money.

Sociology professor Anna Manzoni is first author on the study that highlights the challenges facing young people who want to attend college, as well as how difficult it is for individuals to move up the socioeconomic ladder. 

Joshua Wright holds a black, red and white pennant that reads "Howling Success" outside of Hunt Library

Apr 21, 2023

Howling Success: Joshua Wright

Psychology major Joshua Wright is a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, producer and host for TRIO's Beyond the Bell Tower podcast, and a member of NC State's Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir. 

Three students talk and laugh while sitting in a dorm room.

Apr 19, 2023

The Power of Perseverance

NC State sophomore Michael Cruz’s experience in foster care fueled his decision to major in psychology and help others like him. 

A man sits behind a camera.

Apr 19, 2023

Behind the Camera

Film studies alumnus Kieran Moreira’s path to a picture-perfect career started at NC State and led to professional success creating videos for tech companies and indie films. 

Haddy Njie, Kayla Clark, Ariana Frazier and Natalie Bullock-Brown in front of the 1911 Building.

Apr 19, 2023

Africana Studies Program Celebrates 25 Years

NC State’s Africana Studies program turns 25 this year. To celebrate, we spoke with faculty and students about their time in the program. 

Dean Dannels sits at a table on NC State's campus.

Apr 19, 2023

From the Dean

Learn about new and ongoing initiatives aimed at helping us all thrive. 

Student Jordan Birkner stands next to a statue on NC state's campus

Apr 19, 2023

Triple Academic Success

NC State senior Jordan Birkner designed an academic path that will lead to three separate bachelor’s degrees. 

A student walks across the Court of North Carolina

Apr 19, 2023

From the Departments

From new department heads, to student research, to award winning faculty and beyond, catch up on the latest news from our academic units. 

Hudson shakes hands with Dean Phillips

Apr 14, 2023

Jermaine Hudson Wins Student Media’s Phillips Award

The psychology and social work major will take over as Agromeck's editor-in-chief for the 2023-2024 edition