Jenkins Graduate Programs

Stories about our graduate students.

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Apr 27, 2026

Graduate Business Degrees and Real-world Career Paths

When evaluating graduate business programs, career outcomes are one of the first things prospective students consider. Across the United States, advanced business degrees continue to deliver strong career benefits for…

Jan 27, 2026

Jenkins Online Graduate Business Programs Get High Marks in New U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The Jenkins Online Master's Programs continue to rank in the top 25 nationwide.

Jan 14, 2026

NC State’s Product Innovation Lab Showcase Highlights AI, Safety Tech and Smarter Design

Graduate students from across NC State collaborated to develop and pitch innovative products ranging from smart health wearables to AI-powered tools, showcasing how cross-disciplinary teams turn ideas into market-ready solutions.

Jan 7, 2026

Building Community Across NC’s Life Sciences Sector

Cristina Maldonado, a Jenkins Online MBA student, co-founded the Operational Excellence Network (OEN) to connect students and professionals across North Carolina’s life sciences industry. The grassroots group supports mentorship, continuous improvement and real-world impact.

Jan 7, 2026

Introducing the 2025-26 McLauchlan Leadership Fellows at Poole College

Meet the 26 Jenkins Graduate students chosen as McLauchlan Leadership Fellows for the 2025-26 academic year.

Dec 16, 2025

Matt McCabe, Graduate Student-Athlete

A former NC State student-athlete and current graduate student balancing Division I football with intensive analytics training, Matt McCabe is combining his love for sports with financial modeling to help athletes plan for their futures – both on and off the field.

Dec 4, 2025

Celebrating the Jenkins Graduate Programs Class of Fall 2025

Join us in recognizing the Jenkins Graduate Programs Class of Fall 2025 and the impact they’re already making in their industries and communities.

Nov 6, 2025

Preparing Business Leaders for the Age of AI

NC State’s Poole College of Management is future-proofing careers with MBA 558, a three-credit course providing graduate students with the strategic, hands-on AI fluency needed to lead in an evolving economy.

Jenkins MAC student typing on laptop in yellow room

Nov 3, 2025

Jenkins MAC Program Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

Amid the accounting profession’s growing pipeline crisis, the program expanded access to students from nontraditional backgrounds.

Oct 29, 2025

Erika Young, Senior Principal at MasTec

After 25 years in government and construction, Erika Young is charting a new path in clean energy leadership. Discover how the Jenkins MRA program is helping her balance career growth, flexibility, and a passion for lifelong learning.