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‘Beyond the Balance Sheet’: Exploring Careers in Accounting

2026

Poole graduate Kylee O'Keefe standing in front of Nelson Hall in her graduation regalia

May 4, 2026

Poole College Celebrates Class of 2026

Five undergraduate students preparing to turn their tassels on May 9 share their unique journeys through NC State's Poole College of Management.
Siblings Shaan and Jannah Shakil sitting by the NC State Memorial Belltower in the graduation regalia

May 3, 2026

Sibling Success Story: Two Paths, One Commencement Stage

On May 9, Jannah and Shaan Shakil will graduate from Poole College just a few hours apart: Jannah earning her MBA, and Shaan earning his B.S. in business administration.
Chloe Ekberg headshot

Apr 30, 2026

Meet Jenkins Graduate Commencement Speaker Chloe Ekberg

The Jenkins MBA student says she hopes to inspire others to take risks, invest in their ambitions and learn to fail forward.
Juliana Romero-Cortes sitting on steps holding a grad cap

Apr 30, 2026

From Raleigh Roots to Global Routes: Juliana Romero-Cortes’ Entrepreneurial Journey

Juliana Romero-Cortes, a Poole College of Management student graduating in May 2026, reflects on her journey at NC State.
julia oman smiling

Apr 30, 2026

Julia Oman ’13, Senior Director, Greystar Real Estate Partners

After internships with Credit Suisse and KPMG clarified her path, Julia chose the Jenkins MAC at NC State and built a foundation rooted in real-time problem solving and collaboration.
Drake Bratton with his wife and two sons

Apr 29, 2026

Broker-in-Charge, Wolf-at-Heart

Drake Bratton, an ‘86 graduate of what is now Poole College, is the Broker-in-Charge of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in New Bern. His family is three generations Wolfpack strong, housing the legacy of his father, uncles, brothers and sons.
Doug Rowe smiling. Text: [Recognition] is like love languages — everybody's is different. We need to meet people in theirs." — Doug Rowe, HR consultant NC State's Poole College of Management*

Apr 29, 2026

Find a Way To Recognize Every Employee

For many leaders, employee recognition can feel like one big to-do list item. Doug Rowe, HR consultant at Poole College, says meaningful recognition starts with understanding your people by communicating consistently and building relationships over time.
Graham Casey playing saxophone in marching band

Apr 28, 2026

The Power Sound of Entrepreneurship: Graham Casey’s Exciting Journey at NC State

Graham Casey, a graduating senior from the Poole College of Management, sat down to reflect on his time at NC State.
Kayla Shimer smiling in a red graduation hat

Apr 28, 2026

Designing Her Own Success: Kaya Shimer’s Road to Graduation

Kaya Shimer, a business entrepreneurship minor graduating in May 2026, reflects on her journey at NC State.
Group of people standing together making wolfies with their hands

Apr 27, 2026

‘Beyond the Balance Sheet’: Exploring Careers in Accounting

Students in a Poole College accounting class discover how one degree can lead to many futures, gaining real-world insight from industry professionals.