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A Profitable Pivot

Suzanne Stanard

businesspeople shaking hands

Jun 5, 2024

New Poole College Research Initiative Targets Economic Access and Opportunity

The six interdisciplinary projects in Poole’s Game-Changing Research Incentive Program aim to catalyze companies, governments and nonprofits to implement business-parity policies and other meaningful change. 
Terry Price takes her position by the stage, scrolls ready for students soon to graduate in the December 2023 Jenkins Graduate Ceremony.

May 8, 2024

46 Ceremonies in 25 Years: Terry Price Is a Fixture at Poole College Commencement

Price makes sure students meet degree requirements to graduate, then helps hand out their scrolls as they cross the stage. 

Jan 18, 2024

NC State Launches Innovative Business Sustainability Certificate

The online, flexible certificate program will bring together students with a passion for social and environmental issues and train them to become tomorrow’s sustainability leaders.  
members of the Staff Women's Network on a tour of Reynolds Coliseum

Mar 28, 2023

Creating Community

NC State staffer Janice Sitzes helps lead the Staff Women's Network, which offers opportunities for networking, professional development and community service. 
Karen Sims and Gerald Cobb

Mar 7, 2023

‘Opportunity Is the First Thing’

The co-chairs of NC State's African American Faculty and Staff Organization strive to build on the group’s legacy with an eye toward the future. 
Two staff members sit together working on their computers.

Feb 22, 2023

Access for All

NC State’s new Digital Access and Inclusion Project aims to advance digital equity and create new training opportunities for frontline employees. 
Justin Richardson

Dec 15, 2022

From Small-Town Student to Campus Leader

Justin Richardson, a proud member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, is dedicated to supporting Native American students and advancing equity on NC State’s campus and beyond. 
Tomeko Brown with a copy of her book at a bookstore

Dec 15, 2022

The Power of Perseverance

NC State staffer Tomeko Brown shares the story of how she became an award-winning author during a time of great transition — and transformation — in her life. 
Anne Lesky headshot against backdrop of bright pink azaleas

Nov 21, 2022

The Gift of Music

In her own words, Anne Lesky shares the story of how carrying on a beloved workplace tradition has reawakened her passion for singing. 
plush wolf with NC State bandana around its neck

Nov 10, 2022

Where’s the Wolf? Enjoying Class Outside

A Wolfpack newcomer makes the correct guess in the latest installment of our contest for NC State employees. 
plush wolf with NC State bandana around its neck

Sep 8, 2022

Where’s the Wolf? Enjoying Bucolic Life at the Edge of Campus

Research specialist — and former Wolfpack football player — Kent Passingham makes the correct guess in the latest installment of our contest for NC State employees. 
NC State student Andrew Farkas plays the piano on Centennial Campus

Jul 6, 2022

Old Piano, New Purpose

Find out how a 100-year-old piano brought light to Centennial Campus during dark pandemic days, building community along the way. 
Adam Meade standing in a hallway

Jun 8, 2022

Blazing a New Trail

On the heels of inventing a game-changing personality test, Psychology Professor Adam Meade launched a startup company and recently won two national awards. 
plush wolf with NC State bandana around its neck

May 19, 2022

Where’s the Wolf? At NC State’s Global Courtyard

Graduate School staffer Katie Homar makes the correct guess in the latest installment of our contest for NC State employees. 
NC State compost facility operator Matt Ball standing at the facility

May 11, 2022

A Profitable Pivot

When COVID-19 nearly shut down NC State’s compost facility, Matt Ball made the best of the situation — to the tune of $35,000 in cost savings for the university.