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May 2, 2022

Retired Veteran’s College Dream Becomes A Reality Online

Keith Simpson finds the ideal online Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS) program with the needed support to help him succeed in completing his B.A. degree. 

Apr 27, 2022

Working Mom Finds Her Place at NC State

Looking toward graduation and the future, Joy Isley reflects on her time in the online Leadership in the Public Sector program and how it has positively affected the trajectory of her career. 

Dec 23, 2021

Graduate Student Inspired by Digital Education

When Elizabeth Slagle found out there was an online Master of Adult and Continuing Professional Education program at NC State, she knew it was the perfect fit for her learning style to expand her experience in the education field. Read about her experience in the online program and where it's led her to now. 

Dec 22, 2021

Online and Distance Education Fall Graduates Share Stories of Dedication, Resilience

We caught up with fall 2021 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. Congrats to NC State '21! 

Dec 16, 2021

Passion for Helping Families Inspires Online Grad to Cross the Finish Line

Rhonda Peters overcame health obstacles to earn her degree with her passion for helping others as a guiding force throughout her educational journey. 

Dec 16, 2021

Danielle Morrin: Pursuing a Passion in Sports

Danielle Morrin continued her full-time job with ECU Athletics while earning her Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management online at NC State. 

Dec 16, 2021

Ready to Make an Impact

Work-life balance takes on a new meaning when you’re a student at NC State in addition to being an employee. That’s the case for Lauren Morris, a fall 2021 graduate in the online parks, recreation, tourism and sport management (PRTSM) master’s program. 

Dec 15, 2021

Finding a Passion for Family Science

Andrea Garber found her passion for working as a licensing family caseworker in the foster care system while earning her master's degree in the online Youth, Family and Community Sciences program. 

Dec 10, 2021

CEO of Boys & Girls Club Conquers Community College Leadership Doctoral Program

Fall graduate Fallon Brewington has overcome challenges during her time in the Community College Leadership distance education doctoral program. Now a CEO of a Boys & Girls Club, she reflects on her experience with pride and gratitude. 

Dec 10, 2021

Online Grad Credits LPS Degree for Career Advancement

Victoria Deaton credits the online Leadership in the Public Sector bachelor's degree-completion program for recent promotion at Durham Technical Community College’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.