Graduate Students

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. 

Apr 17, 2025

Rodney Bizzell: Retirement, Reinvention and a New Path in Accounting

After 30 years of public service, Rodney Bizzell is embarking on a new professional journey with the Jenkins online MAC program. 

Mar 4, 2025

From Naval Service to Engineering Management: John Chamberlain’s Leadership Evolution

John Chamberlain leveraged his Navy leadership experience and the online Master of Engineering Management program to accelerate his career at Duke Energy, seamlessly integrating advanced education with high-stakes project management. 

Feb 5, 2025

John H. Larch III: Addressing Real-World Challenges with the Online Master of Environmental Assessment

Ensuring safe water for North Carolinians requires expertise, and for John H. Larch III, the online Master of Environmental Assessment at NC State provided the advanced skills needed to tackle environmental contamination and emerging pollutants head-on. 

Jan 13, 2025

Sammie Osley: Bridging Plant Science and Environmental Assessment

Sammie Osley, a Research Program Assistant at the EPA, is advancing her career in environmental health with the NC State online Master of Environmental Assessment program. 

Dec 18, 2024

Matt McCann ‘23, Data Scientist, Sealed Air

With a desire to dig into the technical and strategic aspects of data analytics, Matt McCann knew Poole College was the place to get him to where he wanted to go. But the ROI? Even better than he could have imagined. 

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 18, 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 9, 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 11, 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.