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June 2018

NC State University undergraduate students

Jun 29, 2018

NC State Poole College Announces Gift from VF Foundation to Support Diversity & Inclusion Efforts

VF Foundation gift: This isn’t so much about diversity as it is about equity.

Dr. Leigh Shamblin has a new role at Poole College: director of leadership.

Jun 28, 2018

Building Strengths: New Director Role for Dr. Leigh Shamblin Extends Leadership Development College-wide

“At the very least, we should all be able to feel confident in leading ourselves.” – Dr. Leigh Shamblin

Jun 28, 2018

The Minatizer: Jenkins MBA Graduate Empowers Young Women Through Innovative Product

“Since day one of the project, it has been about doing what's best for these girls,” said Dawson.

Two business people walk past a stylized stock ticker in the foreground.

Jun 27, 2018

Alumni Investors Boost Wolfpack Businesses

The Wolfpack Investor Network connects alumni with businesses that got their start at NC State. For Pack-connected entrepreneurs, it's a win-win.

Consult Your Community members show their NC State pride at a meeting this past year.

Jun 22, 2018

NC State to Host National Consult Your Community Collegiate Conference This Fall

The NC State Consult Your Community chapter was selected to host the collegiate organization’s first national conference this fall

Jun 21, 2018

NC State Research: Tax Havens Increase Risk for Shareholders

WRAL TechWire picked up a recent NC State research news story summarizing findings of a study by Christina Lewellen, an assistant professor of accounting at the NC State Poole College of Management…

Money display, black and white photo by khrawlings, creative commons license

Jun 19, 2018

Study: Tax Havens and Limited Regulation Increase Risk for Shareholders

Some publicly held companies are incorporated in tax haven countries, ostensibly to increase value for shareholders. But new research finds that this can lead to practices that benefit executives at the cost of shareholders.

Jun 18, 2018

Leadership Change in Poole College

Annette L. Ranft, dean and Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Chair in the NC State Poole College of Management, is leaving NC State at the end of July. Frank Buckless, currently associate dean for faculty and academic affairs in the college and KPMG Professor of Accounting, was appointed as interim dean, effective August 1, 2018.

Teradata University Network key components

Jun 14, 2018

NC State Jenkins MBA Team Advances to Finals in 2018 TUN Data Challenge

NC State Jenkins MBA students apply classroom knowledge, earn spot in global 2018 TUN Data Analytics competition

OpenGait team member Dustin Prescott describes his team's project at the end-of-semester R!OT project showcase.

Jun 13, 2018

Product Innovation Lab: Collaboration Leads to Success

Former NC State Jenkins MBA Product Innovation Lab course students continue developing their course project, a low-cost Above-the-Knee Prosthetic Kit