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Leadership in the Public Sector - Undergraduate Certificate

Scott Rietvelt and family in front of the Belltower

Jun 1, 2026

From Soldier to Fire Captain to NC State Graduate, Scott Rietvelt Completes a Lifelong Goal

Scott Rietvelt first came to NC State in 2003 as a political science major. A year later, his path changed. In 2004, he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a cavalry scout and served on active duty until 2009. When he returned to NC State that fall, he quickly realized he was not yet prepared…
Sofia Phillips

Dec 10, 2025

Start Anyway: Meet Sofia Phillips, Leadership in the Public Sector ’25

Sofia Phillips understands that progress rarely waits for the perfect moment. As a 20-year veteran of the North Carolina National Guard, a legislative and government affairs officer and a mother of three, her story is one of perseverance, humor and relentless forward motion. Long before she enrolled in the NC State Leadership in the Public…
Elizabeth Severt

Aug 15, 2025

From Environmental Compliance to Strategic Leadership: Elizabeth Severt, LPS ’25

Elizabeth Severt transformed her role in environmental compliance into a mission for lasting change through the NC State online Leadership in the Public Sector program.
Darasjot Hothi smiles at an NC State Wolfpack women's basketball game.

May 16, 2025

Courtside to Classroom: Darasjot Hothi Finds Success in the Online B.A. Completion Program

Darasjot Hothi balanced work, coaching, and academics to complete his degree through the NC State online Leadership in the Public Sector program. Now, he’s ready to step onto a new court — life after graduation.
Graduates in front of an NC State University Leadership in the Public sector banner.

Feb 29, 2024

LPS Online Bachelor’s Program in Top 5

NC State’s Leadership in Public Sector program ranks #4 in the nation in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings. That is a jump of 14 spots from last year! Read more about this accomplishment!
Vivian Slade

Dec 12, 2023

LPS Grad Credits C3 Program and Faculty Support for Degree Completion

Vivian Slade joined the Community College Collaboration (C3) program to transfer to NC State's online Leadership in the Public Sector degree-completion program.
Keith and Ermina hold LPS border signs. Keith and Dr. Waters pose for a selfie.

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.

May 1, 2022

‘Dare to Dream,’ Student Speaker Tells Fellow Graduates

As the 2022 student commencement speaker, Anna Jump will encourage others to strive toward their goals and reach their dreams.

Apr 26, 2022

Going the Distance: NC State’s Leadership in the Public Sector Program

Go behind the scenes at one of the top 10 online degree programs in the nation.

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.