2021

May 26, 2021

Leaving a Legacy

Family and friends of the late Peter Wilson to establish the RSM Peter S. Wilson Jr. Memorial Scholarship

May 26, 2021

Poole College Advisory Board Spotlight: Tim Merrett

Much of the connection between Poole College and John Deere developed once Tim Merrett, vice president of John Deere’s turf and utility business unit, joined the Poole College Advisory Board in 2011.

May 25, 2021

Life After Graduation ’20 – In a Pandemic

As a Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) student who enrolled before the pandemic, Lauren Bakke envisioned her future accounting office, equipped with supplies, technical support, maybe snacks — and coworkers beside her. She looked forward to the comradery of coffee breaks with colleagues and dressing for work.

May 20, 2021

Poole College of Management Names Denis Pelletier as the Economics Department Chair

In his role as department chair, Denis Pelletier will facilitate an environment with a shared vision, highly productive and innovative faculty and staff, and supportive community with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

May 19, 2021

Ken Rhone ’20 Finds Balance Between Boeing and MBA

When Ken Rhone entered the Jenkins MBA Program in 2017, he brought with him the experience that can only come with more than 20 years in the workforce.

May 18, 2021

Building Community Through Technology During COVID-19

By leveraging new technologies and exchanging best practices. Bonnie Hancock is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a more holistic, collaborative approach to her role as a Professor of Practice.

May 13, 2021

Poole Graduation Spotlight: GLAM, An Experience to Remember

As part of the program, GLAM ‘21 graduates Tanaysha Smith, Darlasia Salmond, Columbus Hinson IV, Aubria Hill, and Mikayla Morrison were tasked with marketing the iconic Lady Dior bag to a younger consumer population using a multi-channel communications strategy.

May 13, 2021

Poole Class of 2021 Spotlight: Erika Kido

Mothers everywhere know it can be a real challenge to reenter the workforce after staying home to raise young children. Erika Kido is no exception.

May 13, 2021

Poole Class of 2021 Spotlight: Amanda Wagoner

During a year when people needed connection perhaps more than ever, Amanda Wagoner was thankful to have the opportunity to help build community among her classmates in the Jenkins Master of Accounting Program.

May 13, 2021

‘My Lifeline’: Meet #NCState21 Best Friends Marissa and Victoria

In a time of uncertainty, these 2020 grads leaned on one another as they transitioned to grad school.