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Fall 2021

A publication of innovation, engagement and impact across the Poole College of Management

We’re Back

The Poole community returns to campus more resilient and more driven to connect than before the pandemic.  

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More From Fall 2021

Dean Frank Buckless

From the Dean: On a Mission

The pandemic accelerated the pace of change we were already witnessing across industries – and higher education is certainly no exception. 
Nelson Hall

Stats and Strengths

Take a quick glimpse at the mid-year highlights at Poole College. 
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Awards and Honors

We recognize the extraordinary achievements of our faculty and staff with teaching, research and excellence awards in 2020-21. 

Meet Our New Faculty

The four newest faculty members bring expertise in the classroom and years of industry experience to undergraduate and graduate courses. 
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Poole Thought Leadership in Review

Explore thought leadership articles that resonated most with the community and see our faculty comments in the mainstream media. 
Vikas Anand

An Education in Business

Associate Dean Anand reflects on business trends, lifelong learning and adapting to an ever-changing industry. 
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Thanks a Million

Poole College celebrates hitting $100 million in giving as part the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign. 

Poole Alum’s Grit and Grind Lands Him Position with New Jersey Community Capital

A former investment banker, public housing executive and real estate finance professor, Hall is widely considered one of the top economic development professionals in the country. 
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A Holistic Approach to Learning and Development in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Grounded in a desire to grow toward the college’s established DEI commitments, Poole College added new DEI training options to the Poole Pack Professional Development Series. 

GLAM Program Closes, But Its Impact Lives On

There’s an optimistic outlook for the future as alumni talk about the rich network they’ve built and the knowledge and skills GLAM graduates will continue to bring to the luxury industry. 
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Steve Allen Reflects on His Storied Career at Poole

Allen, who joined NC State in 1978, has played a pivotal role along the way, growing Poole College into what it has become today. 

Outside the Office: Faculty and Staff New Beginnings

We asked our faculty and staff what they were doing outside of work since the start of the pandemic.