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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.
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May 6, 2026

Maria Herrera Quesada: Finding Home

Featured: Maria Herrera Quesada, Spring 2026 Department of Nuclear Engineering Ph.D. graduate.
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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.
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May 6, 2026

From Lab to Market: Arianna Minzoni’s Multidisciplinary Journey in Gene Therapy Innovation

Once she completed a master’s degree in industrial and biomolecular biotechnology from the University of Bologna, Arianna Minzoni moved to Shanghai, China, to broaden her expertise and immerse herself in…
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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…
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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.
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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. 
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May 1, 2026

OR Students Lead Nation With Five Omar Bradley Fellowships

Five OR students earn half of the nation’s Omar Bradley Fellowships, highlighting excellence in military research and operations research.