Graduate Students

May 8, 2020

Online and Distance Education Graduates Share Stories of Resilience, Dedication

We caught up with spring 2020 online and distance education graduates from a variety of degree and certificate programs to learn more about their journeys up until this point and where the future may take them. 

May 8, 2020

Online Graduate Broadens Her Horizons with Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management

When Ashley Spradlin graduates in May with her online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management, she can immediately start applying what she has learned.  

May 8, 2020

Graduate Explores New Interests in Her Online Master’s Program

A desire to get outside and into nature led Julia McClung to the College of Natural Resource's online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management. Although she was originally focused on becoming a park ranger or a manager and a self-described "sports un-enthusiast," the program has opened her eyes and prepared her for brand new possibilities.  

May 7, 2020

Training and Development Graduates Share Their Stories

Two professionals from military families turned to NC State Online’s Master of Education in Training and Development for career advancement. Fatimah Patterson and Taylor Hansen are sharing their stories with us ahead of graduation. 

May 7, 2020

Online Climate Adaptation Certificate Prepares Graduate for the Future

Civil Engineer Saki Handa is a member of the second class of students from NC State's online graduate certificate in Climate Adaptation. 

May 6, 2020

Jenkins Professional Online MBA Graduate Jean Bigoney Applies New Skills to Career

Jean Bigoney is set to earn her Master of Business Administration this May through the NC State Jenkins Professional Online MBA Program. Learn more about Bigoney's experience in the program. 

Apr 29, 2020

Mission to Serve: Meghan Montemurro on Combating Homelessness

During these unprecedented times, NC State Online graduate student Meghan Montemurro has remained steadfast in her mission to help the homeless find safe housing. 

Feb 24, 2020

A Champion Beyond the Court

Impactful and purposeful might be the best way to describe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alum and former NC State basketball player Sam Hunt. 

Jun 1, 2018

Putting Knowledge to Practice

Three NC State College of Education and Online and Distance Education graduate students are putting theory to practice at their current employer — Duke Energy. 

May 7, 2018

After Earning Master’s Degree, Online CALS Graduate Plans to Earn Ph.D

Natisha Melchor is set to graduate May 12 with a new Master of Youth, Family, and Community Sciences in tow.