Student Stories

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 14, 2024

Andrew Baker, Digital Marketing Leader, Autobell Car Wash

The MMA program’s future-focused curriculum, supportive community and opportunities for professional development have helped Andrew Baker become a more agile, innovative marketing leader. 

Jun 13, 2024

Embrace the Journey: Meet Jeremy R. Jones, Ed.D. in Community College Leadership

Jeremy R. Jones boldly navigated the demanding journey to his Ed.D. in Community College Leadership at NC State. Thanks to the program’s unmatched flexibility and support from both family and faculty, he expertly balanced his career and studies, emerging as a dynamic leader poised to drive meaningful change. 

Jun 8, 2024

Jen Gunter, Senior Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management at Civic Federal Credit Union

According to Jen Gunter, the real-world curriculum in the online Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program helps her build a more robust enterprise risk management program to advance her organization’s philanthropic, community-driven goals. 

Jun 4, 2024

Katie Hackney: Mastering Nutrition and Eyeing Veterinary Dreams

Balancing motherhood and rigorous coursework, Katie Hackney harnessed the flexibility of the NC State online Master of Nutrition program to move closer to her veterinary dreams. Discover how she navigated academic challenges and leveraged faculty support to transform her aspirations into reality. 

May 24, 2024

Nanoengineering Master’s Alum and NCFC Midfielder Jacori Hayes Touts Distance MSE Graduate Program

In life, it’s natural to question if you’re truly where you’re meant to be. NC State MSE graduate and North Carolina FC midfielder Jacori Hayes was certain that in early May of 2024 that he was. 

May 24, 2024

Heather Young, Platform Engagement and Deepening Product Manager at Truist

For Heather Young, the flexibility of the Master of Management program, along with the practical, hands-on curriculum and supportive faculty, have made for a rich learning experience that adds value to her career in real time. 

May 8, 2024

Bond Lammey Charts New Course with Online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management 

Bond Lammey finds new direction with online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management degree program. 

May 6, 2024

Tala Dahmash ’24MED: ‘Learning is a Lifelong Journey, and Adult Education Allows Individuals to Continually Adapt, Grow and Thrive in an Ever-changing World’

Tala Dahmash 24MED has spent the last decade as an English teacher and English as a second language (ESL) specialist in Dubai. To further grow as an educator, Dahmash decided to earn her online Master of Education in Training and Development at the NC State College of Education, and she will make the 15-hour flight from Dubai to Raleigh to attend her graduation ceremony. 

Apr 24, 2024

Tamara Nelson, Vice President and Lead Operational Risk Officer at Wells Fargo

According to Tamara Nelson, the MRA program’s one-of-a-kind, real-world curriculum has made an immediate impact on her career – and the flexible format allows her to pursue her career goals without pressing pause on her professional and family responsibilities.