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Poole College Welcomes New Undergraduate Class for Fall 2026

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Sep 25, 2026

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.
Emmie Cumby smiling

Sep 24, 2026

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.
Chancellor Kevin Howell - NC State Honors

Sep 22, 2026

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.
Edye Naylor smiling, leaning against brick

Sep 22, 2026

Edye Naylor, Preparing for a Career in Assurance

Edye credits the Jenkins MAC program’s supportive community, professional network and rigorous coursework with preparing her to launch her future career as an assurance associate at BDO USA.
Adaina Smith with her arms crossed standing in front of the Poole College of Management

Sep 18, 2026

Adaina Smith: Betting on Herself

Adaina Smith always wanted to attend NC State. By betting on herself and applying for the Rashida A. Hodge Scholarship with the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, Smith was able to achieve her goal.
Kierra Banks smiling

Sep 18, 2026

Kierra Banks ’23, Director, Business Development, KBI Biopharma

Kierra used the Jenkins MBA to bridge science and business, advancing from the lab to a business development leadership role in the life sciences industry.
Ryan Varela smiling

Sep 18, 2026

Ryan Varela, 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.
A brick pathway leads toward a tall clock tower under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds, framed by a brick wall on the left.

Sep 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.
The seven new Poole professors for 2026-27

Sep 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.
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Sep 15, 2026

Poole College Welcomes New Undergraduate Class for Fall 2026

Get to know some of the newest members of our Poole Pack.