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Finding Purpose in Mental Health Counseling: Meet Marisol Garcia-Sandoval, CMHC ’25

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Elizabeth Severt

Aug 15, 2025

From Environmental Compliance to Strategic Leadership: Elizabeth Severt, LPS ’25

Elizabeth Severt transformed her role in environmental compliance into a mission for lasting change through the NC State online Leadership in the Public Sector program.
Matt Conti NC State

Jul 8, 2025

Online MBA Student Matt Conti Named Among ‘Best and Brightest’ by Poets & Quants

Poets & Quants released their 2025 Best and Brightest Online MBA list which included NC State's online MBA student Matt Conti.
Andrew Bolomey NC State LPS Program

Jun 16, 2025

Mission Complete: Andrew Bolomey Becomes His Family’s First College Graduate

After a decade-long detour through federal service and military life, Andrew Bolomey returned to NC State to finish what he started, becoming the first in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Ellison Lambert MPRTSM Grad NC State

Jun 9, 2025

Building a Future in Parks and Recreation: Meet Ellison Lambert, MPRTSM ’25

Ellison Lambert returned to NC State to pursue her online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (MPRTSM) degree while working full time and leading community programs.

Emily Boyd M.Ed. in College Counseling '25

Jun 2, 2025

From Elementary Teacher to Academic Advisor: Emily Boyd’s Journey Back to NC State

After ten years in the classroom, mother-of-four Emily Boyd returned to NC State to pursue her dream of becoming an academic advisor through the online M.Ed. in College Counseling.
Kayla Layden

May 29, 2025

Kayla Layden ‘24, Marketing Coordinator, D.R. Horton

When her original grad program was discontinued, Kayla Layden pivoted into NC State’s Master of Marketing Analytics—and found a new path she’s passionate about. From faculty support to real-world connections, the MMA program helped her build the skills and network to thrive in a new industry.
Tyler Bailey with NC State football players

May 27, 2025

Navigating Uncertainty With Precision: Tyler Bailey’s Path From Military Intelligence to Risk Analytics

After over a decade of military service, Tyler Bailey is charting a new course with the NC State Master of Management, Risk and Analytics program.

Mayne Hill

May 18, 2025

Mayne Hill, Petroleum Operations and Project Management

With nearly 30 years in the petroleum business, Mayne Hill knows that risk is always part of the equation. Through the online MRA program, he’s gaining the tools to manage that risk strategically – transforming challenges into growth opportunities.
Darasjot Hothi, LPS '25, at an NC State Wolfpack women's basketball game.

May 16, 2025

Courtside to Classroom: Darasjot Hothi Finds Success in the Online B.A. Completion Program

Darasjot Hothi balanced work, coaching, and academics to complete his degree through the NC State online Leadership in the Public Sector program. Now, he’s ready to step onto a new court — life after graduation.
Marisol Garcia-Sandoval, NC State M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

May 1, 2025

Finding Purpose in Mental Health Counseling: Meet Marisol Garcia-Sandoval, CMHC ’25

Marisol Garcia-Sandoval, a first-generation college student and passionate advocate for social justice, found purpose and community in NC State’s online M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.