student success

Feb 17, 2022

Jenkins MMA Student and U.S. Air Force Technician Balances Work, School and Family

Even though his working hours are vastly different from the average student, Kyle Lucas is making the most of his time at NC State. 

Jan 31, 2022

The Secret to Successful Teaching

NC State'ss Hollylynne S. Lee shares pearls of wisdom on strategies for successful teaching and other topics. 

Dec 22, 2021

Graduate Student Inspired by Digital Education

When Elizabeth Slagle found out there was an online Master of Adult and Continuing Professional Education program at NC State, she knew it was the perfect fit for her learning style to expand her experience in the education field. Read about her experience in the online program and where it's led her to now. 

Dec 21, 2021

Erin McHugh Proves You Can Come Home Again

After leaving the undergraduate program at NC State in 2013, an online graduate comes full circle to complete her Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS) program degree in 2021. 

Dec 21, 2021

Nutrition Program Satisfies Online Graduate’s Hunger for More

Terrie Brown graduated from the online Master of Nutrition program with goals to thrive in her career. As a mother and business analyst, Brown valued the flexibility of the online program that allowed her to achieve what she did not think was possible. 

Dec 13, 2021

Online Degree Elevates Furloughed Camp Director to Licensing Family Caseworker

Furloughed camp director finds her passion for working as a licensing family caseworker in the foster care industry while earning her masters degree as a student in the NC State Online and Distance Education program. 

Dec 8, 2021

CEO of Boys & Girls Club Conquers Community College Leadership Program

Fall graduate Fallon Brewington has overcome challenges during her time in the Community College Leadership distance education program. Now a CEO of a Boys & Girls club, she reflects on her experience with pride and gratitude. 

Nov 30, 2021

Incoming Students Have an Opportunity to Think and Do During Winter Break

NC State’s free two credit-hour course, Wicked Problems Wolfpack Solutions, is being offered over winter break from December 13, 2021 to January 7, 2022! Incoming first year and transfer students will have the opportunity to learn from a variety of NC State faculty from an array of disciplines about the implications of global climate change. 

Nov 30, 2021

Duke Energy Professional Expands Career Options Through Online Master’s Program

December graduate Julianna Jankowski hopes her NC State Master of Environmental Assessment degree will lead her into new opportunities with her employer, Duke Energy. 

Nov 9, 2021

Online Graduate Blooms in the Online Horticultural Science Program

Online graduate Anelle Ammons uses her horticultural science degree to extend her reach in the community and develop her career. As an ISA certified arborist utility specialist, Ammons sees her involvements inside and outside of the program come full circle.