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Veteran Earns Degree While Continuing to Fight Fires in Charlotte

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

LPS graduates pose for a photo in their regalia with program advisor and faculty member.

Aug 31, 2021

Leading the Way: Online LPS Program Earns Quality Matters Certification

The online Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS) bachelor’s degree completion program is making history at NC State as the first program to earn Quality Matters (QM) Program Review Certification. 

May 18, 2020

LPS Online Degree Completion Graduate Ready to Lead

For Ryan Ryals, being a leader has come naturally to him. Now he has the degree to back it up. Ryals earned his bachelor's in Leadership in the Public Sector from NC State in May 2020. 

Dec 3, 2018

Reporting for (Hurricane) Duty: Student Directs NC County’s Emergency Communications

For NC State student Brandy Osborne, the damaging effects of Hurricane Florence have posed challenges at work and at home. 

May 9, 2018

Veteran Earns Degree While Continuing to Fight Fires in Charlotte

Chad Hunning wanted to earn a degree while continuing to work as a full-time firefighter. NC State’s Online and Distance Education program in Leadership in the Public Sector was the right fit for him.