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Adaina Smith with her arms crossed standing in front of the Poole College of Management

Published on September 18, 2026

Adaina Smith: Betting on Herself

Business administration major Adaina Smith always wanted to attend NC State. By betting on herself and applying for the Rashida A. Hodge Scholarship, she was able to achieve her goal.

The seven new Poole professors for 2026-27

Published on September 16, 2026

Poole College Welcomes 7 New Faculty Members

One of our largest cohorts of new faculty in recent years, they represent a wide range of fields, from finance and information technology to law.

Published on September 18, 2026

Turning Risk Analytics Into Strategy for Growing Organizations

After a decade in education, sales and customer success, Ryan Varela found a new way to view risk and is applying those lessons today while building toward a future supporting small businesses and communities.

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Published on September 18, 2026

Poole Alum Meg Chester Named Vice Provost for Budget and Business Operations

Meg Chester has been named vice provost for Budget and Business Operations at North Carolina State University, effective September 14.

Published on September 4, 2026

Kyosha Dalton’s Hometown High-Impact Experience

Through a marketing internship in her hometown, Dalton gained confidence, learned skills and is fully prepared for her next opportunity.

Poole Business Magazine

Our Spring 2026 digital magazine, Poole Business, is all about how the college creates impact — in North Carolina and beyond.

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September 25, 2026 Students and Alumni

1911 Consulting Brings Student Solutions to Campus Challenges

Founded by Poole senior Aman Sunkara, the student organization is turning campus challenges into opportunities for its members to learn, contribute and make an impact.

September 24, 2026 High-Impact Experiences

Emmie Cumby’s Global Internship Imparts New Ideas and New Skills

Cumby’s high-impact experience in Spain expanded her worldview, provided new professional experiences and taught her resilience.

September 22, 2026 Awards & Recognitions

Poole Graduate Morgan S. Fitzgerald Receives Outstanding Young Alumna Award

The Outstanding Young Alumni Award honors an alumni member who graduated within the last ten years and has made outstanding contributions in their profession, community and to NC State.

Adaina Smith: Betting on Herself

Poole College Welcomes 7 New Faculty Members

Turning Risk Analytics Into Strategy for Growing Organizations

Poole Alum Meg Chester Named Vice Provost for Budget and Business Operations

Kyosha Dalton’s Hometown High-Impact Experience

Poole Business Magazine

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1911 Consulting Brings Student Solutions to Campus Challenges

Emmie Cumby’s Global Internship Imparts New Ideas and New Skills

Poole Graduate Morgan S. Fitzgerald Receives Outstanding Young Alumna Award

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Adaina Smith: Betting on Herself

Poole College Welcomes 7 New Faculty Members

Turning Risk Analytics Into Strategy for Growing Organizations

Poole Alum Meg Chester Named Vice Provost for Budget and Business Operations

Kyosha Dalton’s Hometown High-Impact Experience

Poole Business Magazine

LATEST NEWS

1911 Consulting Brings Student Solutions to Campus Challenges

Emmie Cumby’s Global Internship Imparts New Ideas and New Skills

Poole Graduate Morgan S. Fitzgerald Receives Outstanding Young Alumna Award