Student Stories

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. 

Oct 30, 2024

Reaping the Data Harvest

Ashley Walgren's journey into agriculture and data science has allowed her to use powerful machine learning tools to tell data-driven stories and uncover solutions for agricultural sustainability. 

Aug 27, 2024

Justine Wan, Content Team Manager, Roofer Marketers

The Master of Management, Marketing Analytics (MMA) program has given Justine Wan the opportunity to expand her network and enhance her marketing expertise with emerging marketing insights and state-of-the-art analytics techniques. 

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.