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The Grad Behind the Stacks

Alumni

headshot of Jason Erik Lundberg

Apr 2, 2020

My NC State Story: Jason Erik Lundberg (Technology Education ‘97, English ‘05)

English alumnus Jason Erik Lundberg will publish his 25th book in June. He says he owes much of his success to his time at NC State. 
headshot of Larry Bliss

Mar 19, 2020

My NC State Story: Larry Bliss (Speech Communication ‘77, Adult and Community College Education ‘05)

Alumnus Larry Bliss says his NC State coursework in oral interpretation and modern drama led him to a dream career — playwriting. 
Christina Stathopoulos standing in front of water

Mar 5, 2020

My NC State Story: Christina Stathopoulos (Science, Technology and Society ‘12)

With a degree in science, technology and society, Christina Stathopoulos is an emerging thought leader in big data and advanced analytics. She says NC State allowed her to pursue her passions — and discover new ones. 
headshot of Adrian Williams

Feb 10, 2020

My NC State Story: Adrian Z. Williams (Political Science ‘87, MALS ‘08)

With two degrees from our college, Adrian Z. Williams has immersed himself in a life of service. 
Fuquay-Varina Police Officer Brett Walsh smiles while talking to community members.

Jan 9, 2020

Police Officer Brett Walsh

What can you do with an NC State degree in criminology? Ask Lieutenant Brett Walsh of the Fuquay-Varina Police Department.  
"Chasing The Bright Side" book held in air in Talley Student Union

Jan 3, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Jess Ekstrom

We caught up with communication alumna Jess Ekstrom to learn more about her book "Chasing the Bright Side." 
belltower against the starry night sky

Dec 13, 2019

Year in Review: Our Top Stories of 2019

2019 was full of honors, outreach and new beginnings for NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 
Sitting on a bench, Cadwell Turnbull holds a stylus pen and writes on a tablet.

Dec 4, 2019

Storyteller Cadwell Turnbull

Alumnus Cadwell Turnbull (M.A. in English; MFA ’15) is a science fiction and fantasy author. Learn more about his debut novel, "The Lesson," and hear what he values from his time at NC State. 
headshot of Jane Rogers

Nov 22, 2019

Jane Rogers: Supporting Students’ Leadership Potential

Jane Rogers mentors and supports students in countless ways. Meet the Humanities and Social Sciences 2019 Distinguished Alumna. 
Anna Spencer works in D.H. Hill Library

Nov 19, 2019

The Grad Behind the Stacks

Public history alumna Anna Spencer spent the last year uncovering treasures to help the Graduate School tell the story of 125 years of graduate student success.