{"id":515734,"date":"2026-05-04T17:01:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T21:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/?p=515734"},"modified":"2026-05-05T20:40:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T00:40:56","slug":"stats-and-strengths-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/stats-and-strengths-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Stats and Strengths: Spring 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

The Poole College of Management develops innovative leaders, creates world-class research and engages with our community to make our world a better place to live and work. Check out recent highlights from across the college.
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600+ Students Graduated in December Commencement
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2 New Graduate Certificates Launched: Business AI & Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Nathan Goldman
named top business
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Online MBA Ranked No. 6 For Employability<\/strong> In North America and No. 10 Globally<\/strong> (QS World University Rankings,<\/em> 2025)
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Legacy Alum Stanhope Kelly
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Jenkins Online Master’s in Business Programs (MMA, MRA and MAC) Ranked No. 25 (U.S. News and World Report,<\/em> 2026)\u00a0
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The Jenkins Online MBA Ranked No. 12 in Business Analytics (U.S. News & World Report,<\/em> 2026)
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Jenkins MAC Program Wins 2025 Innovator Award
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\n The ASAP Program restructured to expand access for students from nontraditional backgrounds.
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Alum Grant Johnston Receives Red Torch Award
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\n The award recognizes contributions of expertise, counsel and volunteerism to further
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7 New Hamilton
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\n The dual-degree program provides opportunities for students to learn new languages and study abroad.
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More from Poole Business: Spring 2026<\/h2>\n

At Poole College, we create impact by preparing students for meaningful careers, generating knowledge that informs practice, and engaging with organizations and communities in ways that make a difference.<\/p>\n \n

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Shining on the Global Stage<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

A team of NC State students earned the college’s first-ever podium finish at an international case competition.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n

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Leveling Up Financial Literacy<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

A new Poole College initiative aims to improve people\u2019s understanding of how money works.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n

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Top Insights From the Think and Do Business School<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Poole scholars offer clear thinking on complex issues in a range of disciplines. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n See all in current issue<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n

The Poole College of Management develops innovative leaders, creates world-class research and engages with our community to make our world a better place to live and work. Check out recent highlights from across the college.
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