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Nathan Auman in his graduation regalia holding up the wolfies sign as he poses with his favorite pottery pieces in the ceramics studio at the Crafts Center

May 18, 2026

Nathan Auman ’26: On the Rise

Nathan Auman, a Park Scholar and member of the class of 2026, has always been the type to have the next 15 years of his life mapped out; however, he threw his plans out during his first week at NC State and allowed his life to take its own shape.
female student with dark hair wearing glasses while standing in front of a display

May 8, 2026

Shirin Mohamed Has Advice for CBE Students: Be Open to Finding Opportunities

Between founding a new club and creating connections around the world, Mohamed has left her mark on Centennial Campus.
male student with dark hair wearing red graduation cap and gown with gold tassel and sash

May 7, 2026

Neil Sood: Giving Back and Going Further

Featured: Neil Sood, Spring 2026 ECE graduate and STEM education advocate
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May 7, 2026

Grad Student Profile: Will Kirschenman

Will Kirschenman, a Ph.D. candidate in Operations Research, came to NC State to bring together operations research, military experience, and service-oriented problem-solving.
four people standing by a screen showing research images in a national laboratory

May 6, 2026

Maria Herrera Quesada: Finding Home

Featured: Maria Herrera Quesada, Spring 2026 Department of Nuclear Engineering Ph.D. graduate.
a man wearing a red graduation gown with yellow and gray cords and a black and red striped tie

May 6, 2026

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Go-Getter Ready for the Next Chapter

With a full-time role at John Deere ahead of him, Jeffery Bradley, a biological and agricultural engineering technology major, is graduating from NC State after making the most of every opportunity — from participating in the Pack Pullers to conducting research to performing with the Power Sound of the South marching band.
female student wearing a white hard hat and red graduation gown standing next to outdoor art installation

May 5, 2026

Kaitlyn Gainey ’26: From Wolfpack Family to Finding a Home in CCEE

Where did you grow up? When did you realize you wanted to study construction engineering? I’m from Asheboro, North Carolina, which is about an hour and a half away. I am from a Wolfpack family; my mom, my dad and two of my uncles are NC State graduates. My little brother is actually a freshman…
A man testing a drone

May 4, 2026

Engineering the Future: Cole Malinchock’s Breakthroughs in Lab-Led Innovation

At NC State’s open house, Cole Malinchock saw makerspaces, labs and rockets, which proved the university’s think and do ethos.
young woman with shoulder length hair standing in front of a large poster during a presentation

May 4, 2026

Ashley Dehn’s SENsational Success

Ashley Dehn started her senior year with a first-place team award in innovation at an international biosensor competition. She's ending her year – and her time as an undergraduate student – ready to build on her research.