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Leaders and Stewards: Seth Ellington on Paying it Forward

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Apr 14, 2026

Podcast: All-In Alumni, With Lyndenise Berdecía Rivera

On the Season 5 finale of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Lyndenise Berdecia Rivera, chair of NC State Alumni’s board of directors, to talk about her experiences with the university and why she chooses to give back.

Apr 2, 2026

NC State’s Newest Man of Intrigue

Former Wolfpack point guard and assistant coach Justin Gainey was announced Wednesday as the 22nd head coach in NC State men’s basketball history.

Mar 30, 2026

Answering the Call to Give Back

At NC State, giving back reflects a shared commitment to community — a reflection of pride, Pack spirit and purpose. This installment features Will Quick ’07, ’09, former student body president and a Park Scholar who is now a successful business attorney with Brooks Pierce Law Firm.

Mar 12, 2026

NC State Hosts Fourth Annual Conference on Faculty Excellence

NC State once again showcased the outstanding scholarship of the university’s faculty at the third annual Conference on Faculty Excellence, held March 5 in Talley Student Union.

Mar 2, 2026

Instrumental

From stadiums to celebrations, NC State’s marching band is instrumental to the Wolfpack spirit.

Mar 2, 2026

A Promising Approach

Marie Eline Madsen is set to build off of a dynamite freshman season.

Feb 25, 2026

Eric Spaugh, 2025, Audit Staff, Ernst & Young (EY)

Drawn by reputation and affordability, Eric stayed at NC State for his MAC degree and left not only CPA-ready – but backed by a network of professors and peers who continue to shape his career.
business woman overlooking city

Feb 19, 2026

What Can You Do with an MBA Degree?

An MBA can open doors — but its real value lies in how it changes the way you think, lead and make decisions. Here’s what that shift can mean for your career trajectory.

Feb 12, 2026

Cameron Jennings, Senior Underwriting Quality Assurance Consultant, National Life Group

With 17 years of experience in life insurance underwriting and risk management, Cameron Jennings is advancing his career through NC State’s Master of Management, Risk Analytics (MRA) program. Focused on data analytics, compliance and regulatory strategy, Cameron is sharpening the skills that drive accurate underwriting decisions in today’s data-driven insurance industry.

Feb 12, 2026

Leaders and Stewards: Seth Ellington on Paying it Forward

The Caldwell Fellows Program is made possible by the generous support of donors. All of the deeply immersive, high-impact programming we provide — our monthly dinner seminars, Urban Adventures trips,…