Graduate Students

Aug 20, 2024

Rachel Barkley: Navigating Environmental Assessment and Shaping a New Career Path

After over a decade in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, Rachel Barkley reignited her passion for environmental work by enrolling in the Master of Environmental Assessment program from NC State Online. 

Jul 17, 2024

Kris Maybin, Production Manager, SELEE Corporation

According to Kris Maybin, the Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program’s real-world curriculum and cutting-edge skills position him well for career advancement in North Carolina’s bustling manufacturing industry. 

Jul 8, 2024

First Poole College MRA Graduates Look to the Future

Athena Theodorakis and Amy Bandy are the first students to complete Poole College's Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program. 

Jun 10, 2024

5 Questions with Director of Softball Operations Carson Shaner

Shaner graduated from NC State in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in sport management and in 2023 with an online master's degree in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management. 

Jun 7, 2024

Jen Gunter, Senior Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management at Civic Federal Credit Union

According to Jen Gunter, the real-world curriculum in the online Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program helps her build a more robust enterprise risk management program to advance her organization’s philanthropic, community-driven goals. 

Jun 4, 2024

Katie Hackney: Mastering Nutrition and Eyeing Veterinary Dreams

Balancing motherhood and rigorous coursework, Katie Hackney harnessed the flexibility of the NC State online Master of Nutrition program to move closer to her veterinary dreams. Discover how she navigated academic challenges and leveraged faculty support to transform her aspirations into reality. 

Aug 25, 2023

New Marketing Analytics Student Brings Global Education and Journalism Background to Poole College

Incoming Marketing Analytics student Ilin Misaras talks about communicating with diverse audiences and how she hopes to combine data analytics and storytelling to communicate more effectively. 

Sep 8, 2021

PRTSM Online Master’s Program Sparks a New Business for PJ Ray

Agriculture has always been a part of Patricia Joyce “PJ” Ray’s life. In the Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (PRTSM) online master’s program, she found a way to take agriculture to the next level.  “I grew up on a tobacco, corn, soybeans, wheat and livestock farm in Pollocksville, North Carolina. I always knew I… 

Jul 22, 2021

A Day in the Life of an Online MGIST Student

Online Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology student Peter Erlenbach was featured in the Colliers Engineering and Design blog highlighting his experiences in the program. 

Jun 17, 2021

Max Alff Nurtures a Passion for Plants

When Max Alff graduated high school, he didn’t initially plan to study for much longer. He enrolled in the NC State Agricultural Institute for Ornamentals and Landscape Technology, planning to get his associate degree and get out into the workforce. “I enjoy working in the landscape industry and didn’t want to spend more than two years…