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A large crowd gathers to celebrate graduating Goodnight Scholars.

May 4, 2022

Goodnight Scholars Program celebrates the graduating class of 2022

For the first time since 2019, the Goodnight Scholars Program was able to host our graduation gala in-person at Reynolds Coliseum. Attendees included graduating scholars, their guests, and members of the Goodnight community. 

Gerado Morado with Fitts-Woolard Hall in the background.

Apr 28, 2022

Goodnight Scholars Spotlight: Gerardo Morado

sfer student, senior Gerardo Morado T'22 overcame the challenge of making friends at NC State by joining lots of extracurricular activities, including becoming a Chancellor's Aide, going on an alternative service break, and continuing his passion as a STEM promoter. 

Danielle Cain

Apr 14, 2022

Goodnight Scholar Spotlight: Danielle Cain

When senior Danielle Cain T’22 was younger, she was given the nickname “Journey” by her grandmother because she was “constantly on the go” between school and extracurricular activities! Although Danielle explains that “Journey” has phased out, the nickname still adamantly represents her path in life. 

Nyela Allen

Mar 9, 2022

Goodnight Scholars Spotlight: Nyela Allen

Goodnight Scholar and Computer Science major Nyela Allen ’24 always knew she was interested in technology. But, it wasn’t until she came to NC State that she found her real professional calling, video game design! 

Feb 23, 2022

Goodnight Scholar Spotlight: Kerrington Shade

Amid her many accomplishments at NC State, Kerrington Shade '21 holds "overcoming the challenges of and uncertainties of switching [majors] to an unfamiliar field of study" among the highest. Originally an Applied Mathematics major, Kerrington switched into the Mechanical Engineering program with the goal of working on real-world applications through the mathematical lenses that she has grown to appreciate. 

Asa Augustin

Feb 22, 2022

Goodnight Alumni Spotlight: Asa Augustin

Throughout most of his tenure at NC State, Goodnight Scholars Alumnus Asa Augustin had a dream of becoming a design engineer building cool products - basically being Tony Stark. 

Colin Ramalho

Feb 10, 2022

Goodnight Scholar spotlight: Colin Ramalho

Now one semester and counting into his Construction Engineering degree NC State, Ramalho reflects on the unique perspective transfer students bring to NC State, and his plans for the upcoming summer term. 

Balla Ndure

Feb 4, 2022

Goodnight Scholar spotlight: Balla Ndure

Goodnight Scholar Balla Ndure, T’22 is on a mission to use his vast interest, knowledge, and education in electrical engineering and renewable energy to help communities just like the one he grew up in. 

Jonathan Moore sitting outside with tree and building in the background.

Nov 15, 2021

Goodnight Spotlight: Jonathan Moore

Throughout the month of November the Goodnight Scholars Program will feature some of our Native American scholars and alumni in celebration and recognition of Native American Heritage Month. Active, competitive, and artistic are just three words to describe Goodnight Scholar […]