Scholarships

Apr 23, 2019

Goodnight Scholars Program Selects Transfer Class of 2022 Finalists

The Goodnight Scholars Program revealed the finalists who will participate in the program’s second annual Transfer Finalist Interview Day on April 27. These finalists were selected from a pool of over 200 applicants representing 41 North Carolina community colleges. 

Apr 23, 2019

Student Body President Jess Errico Pursues Engineering and Advocacy

For Jess Errico, pursuing an engineering degree didn’t mean giving up her advocacy goals. The Shelby native and Caldwell Fellow recently wrapped up her term as student body president. Her advocacy for student interests included helping develop the Pack Meal Share program, through which students can donate unused guest meal card swipes to support other students facing short-term food insecurity. 

Apr 23, 2019

The Value of a Design Education

Bill O'Brien recognizes that many of his career opportunities – such as designing the first building on Centennial Campus – are tied to NC State. Supporting the College of Design as a donor and creating internship opportunities at his firm, O'Brien Atkins, are two ways he continues to give back to the university. 

Apr 16, 2019

Goodnight Spotlight: Luis Aguilar

Luis Aguilar, a member of the inaugural transfer class of the Goodnight Scholars Program, sums his personality by saying, "My culture has taught me to be generous and persistent, and to never forget where I come from." A first-generation college student, Aguilar finds support and motivation from his family at home and at NC State. 

Apr 16, 2019

Remembering Susan K. Nutter

Former Vice Provost and Director of the NC State University Libraries Susan K. Nutter, who retired in 2017 after a 30-year career as one of NC State’s and the library world’s most dynamic and influential leaders, passed away on March 25. Nutter placed the Libraries at the center of the university's overall success, and her ability to connect with students, faculty, staff, alumni and colleagues was a hallmark of her extraordinary leadership, truly embodying NC State's "Think and Do" spirit. 

Apr 16, 2019

A Study Abroad Experience: Jecori Owens-Shuler

Jecori Owens-Shuler, a senior at the College of Design studying industrial design, had the opportunity to spend a semester in Prague as part of his study abroad experience. This adventure was enhanced by support from the Chancellor’s Study Abroad Scholarship. 

Apr 16, 2019

Mark Baxter Receives Inaugural Distinguished MAC Alumni Award

Mark Baxter, who received his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1996 at the Poole College of Management and his master’s in accounting in 1998 through the Jenkins MAC program, was recognized at the MAC program’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Reception held on April 4. An assurance partner at EY in Raleigh, Baxter is an active, involved alum, serving on the Poole College of Management Board of Advisors, the MAC Board of Advisors, the NC State Executive Education Board, as well as coordinating his firm's relationship with the college and supporting students through the Baxter Family Endowment. 

Apr 9, 2019

Funding the Future

Paola Rivera, an NC State sophomore majoring in human biology, appreciates scholarship donors investing in the future – with a ripple effect that can reach far beyond the students who receive direct support. 

Apr 9, 2019

Day of Giving: CALS Dean Says Thanks

Thanks to the generous support of students, faculty, staff and alumni, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences exceeded all expectations during the university's first-ever Day of Giving. The college raised more than $730,000 through more than 700 gifts. 

Apr 9, 2019

Study Abroad: Meet Peter Chege

Alexander Hamilton Scholar Peter Chege wanted to get outside his comfort zone when he studied abroad. The accounting and international studies major did that and more when he spent the fall semester in Reutlingen, Germany.