park scholars

Sep 26, 2013

Watch Live Video of Big Announcement

Friday will be a red-letter day for NC State as the Chancellor makes a landmark announcement about the Park Scholarships program. Bookmark the website for a live video stream. 

Dec 6, 2012

Meet the Future

Meet Andrew, Hillary and KeJuan. Some day, they'll be doctors and teachers; today, they're NC State students, supported by scholarships and awards that exist because of the generosity of annual donors. 

Feb 9, 2012

Minds Over the Magic Kingdom

Four NC State students teamed up to claim the top spot in the Disney ImagiNations competition. See how collaboration and imagination paid off. 

Jan 30, 2012

From Lark to Legend

This Saturday, 7,700 runners will gather at the Memorial Belltower for the Krispy Kreme Challenge, a five-mile foot race during which runners consume a dozen doughnuts. The NC State tradition raises tens of thousands for the North Carolina Children's Hospital. 

Jun 13, 2011

Holcomb Takes Leadership Role

Eva Holcomb, Park Scholarships director, has been elected president of a national professional association that develops best practices for selective scholars programs. 

Dec 3, 2010

Meet Your Guide to Good Health

The 125,000 members of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) have a new national president and leader - NC State sophomore industrial engineering major Claire Lucas ('13), who aims to help better prepare students for careers in the booming health-care industry. 

Aug 30, 2010

ShoeManity

For six NC State students, including sophomore environmental design in architecture major and Park Scholar Brian Gaudio, the opportunity to help collect and redistribute shoes to needy schoolchildren in the Dominican Republic has sparked a plan to build upon their experiences here at NC State as well as beyond the borders of our campus. 

Jul 7, 2010

Gulf Duty

Experts and alumni from NC State are sharing the challenges and rewards of helping clean beaches and restore wildlife on the Gulf Coast. Here are the stories of U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Cameron Cooper, who's on the beach, Dr. Greg Lewbart, who's caring for rescued turtles, and Dr. Greg Massey, who's rehabilitating oiled birds. 

Nov 23, 2009

Thankful

In trading the blustery Connecticut winters for the balmy breezes that blow through NC State's campus all year long, senior Jezzette Rivera has found educational and life-enrichment opportunities she said wouldn't have been possible had she stayed closer to her Connecticut home. 

Nov 12, 2009

Middle School Musical

Curtain Call, a creative service project that began six years ago with a dedicated crew of drama buffs and a $1,000 grant from the Park program, helps middle school students channel their creativity. 

Apr 9, 2009

Thank God for Darwin

Senior John Coggin explores the intersection of faith and science with a custom-built degree program spanning several university colleges and departments. 

Apr 2, 2009

Thank God for Darwin

Harvard Divinity School has offered NC State student John Coggin a full scholarship to pursue a master’s degree there. 

Mar 12, 2009

Park Scholars Named

North Carolina State University has named 55 students as Park Scholars for the Class of 2013.