Student Stories

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. 

Apr 14, 2025

Giving Back and Looking Forward: Liz Kennedy’s Journey from Irish Roots to ESL Educator

As a veteran teacher and immigrant, Liz Kennedy understands the power of language and belonging. Through the NC State ESL Add-on Licensure Program, she’s taking her journey full circle — helping the next generation of multilingual learners thrive. 

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 30, 2025

Caleb Price, Marine Reservist and Safety and Risk Management Professional

As a U.S. Marine reservist and experienced risk management and fleet services director, Price was drawn to the Jenkins Master of Management, Risk Analytics (MRA) program to help him sharpen his risk management skill set in the private equity space. The support he found from faculty has exceeded his expectations. 

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 7, 2024

Taylor Carey, Engineer and Project Manager at Arcadis

As a fourth-generation member of the Wolfpack, there was no question of where mechanical engineer Taylor Carey would go to expand his business and leadership acumen other than the Jenkins MBA program. 

Dec 2, 2024

Online Master in Statistics Program Invigorates Grad’s Dedication to Teaching

Mahmoud Harding first joined the NC State Wolfpack community to obtain a certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Management. As an experienced math instructor at North Carolina School of Sciences and Math (NCSSM), he sought to transition into the private sector after acquiring Statistical Analysis System (SAS) skills. He was well on his way to achieving… 

Dec 2, 2024

Preparing for Ethical Leadership in Animal Rights: Meet AnneMarie Faulk, LPS ‘24

New Leadership in the Public Sector graduate AnneMarie Faulk plans to use her training to establish a nonprofit animal rescue center. 

Nov 5, 2024

Rosa Sierra Flores, Marketing Assistant, Eno Animal Hospital

With an educational background in digital arts, the MMA program provides Rosa Sierra Flores with the foundation she needs to take her place in the field of marketing.