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Jun 18, 2025

From Project Manager to Product Leader: Deion Doubledee’s Jenkins MBA Journey

From marketing and banking to product leadership, Deion Doubledee used the Jenkins MBA to pivot his career, expand his network, and thrive while balancing work, school, and family.

May 30, 2025

Kayla Layden ‘24, Marketing Coordinator, D.R. Horton

When her original grad program was discontinued, Kayla Layden pivoted into NC State’s Master of Marketing Analytics—and found a new path she’s passionate about. From faculty support to real-world connections, the MMA program helped her build the skills and network to thrive in a new industry.

Apr 28, 2025

Celebrating the Class of Spring 2025: Voices from Poole’s Graduate Programs

Meet a few of the exceptional students graduating this spring from Poole College’s Jenkins Graduate Programs, each with a compelling story of personal growth and career transformation. From navigating global industries to spearheading campus initiatives, these graduates are ready to make their mark on the world.

Dec 6, 2024

Taylor Carey, Engineer and Project Manager at Arcadis

As a fourth-generation member of the Wolfpack, there was no question of where mechanical engineer Taylor Carey would go to expand his business and leadership acumen other than the Jenkins MBA program.

Dec 5, 2024

Celebrating the December 2024 Graduates of Poole’s Jenkins Graduate Programs

Get inspired by the journeys of five standout students from Poole College’s Jenkins Graduate Programs, each celebrating their accomplishments and preparing for the next chapter as they cross the stage this December.

Oct 2, 2024

Dennis Mabe ’22, CEO, Randolph Electric Membership Corporation

Get to know Dennis Current role: Chief executive officerCurrent field: BusinessCurrent industry: Electric utilitiesCurrent location: Asheboro, NCProgram start date: August 2019 Graduation date: May 2022Program format: Online; certificates in finance and…

Sep 17, 2024

Meet the Faces of Poole: Our New Graduate Students

Meet the newest members of the Poole College of Management’s Jenkins Graduate Programs! From career changers to industry leaders, these students bring a wealth of experience and ambition—get to know their stories and what they hope to achieve at Poole.

Sep 10, 2024

Meet the 2024-25 MAC Academic and Firm-Sponsored Fellows

One of the perks of applying to the Jenkins MAC program is the opportunity to be considered for a fellowship, which can provide financial support for educational expenses and even an offer of employment upon graduation. Get to know the 12 MAC Fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Aug 28, 2024

Jenkins MAC Program Fall Orientation Prepares Students for Program and Career Success

On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Jenkins MAC program welcomed 120+ incoming students from the on-campus and online programs to New Student Orientation at the McKimmon Center. Belonging to the largest Jenkins MAC class in history, the students had the opportunity not only to receive an introduction to the program – but to network with peers…

Jun 7, 2024

Jen Gunter, Senior Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management at Civic Federal Credit Union

According to Jen Gunter, the real-world curriculum in the Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program helps her build a more robust enterprise risk management program to advance her organization’s philanthropic, community-driven goals.