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Feb 26, 2026

Eric Spaugh, 2025, Audit Staff, Ernst & Young (EY)

Drawn by reputation and affordability, Eric stayed at NC State for his MAC degree and left not only CPA-ready – but backed by a network of professors and peers who continue to shape his career.
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Feb 17, 2026

New Accelerated Accounting Pathway at NC State Poole College Reduces Time and Cost to Earn Two Degrees

The new Pathway will open up the Accelerated Bachelor’s-to-Master’s (ABM) Program to more students.
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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 12, 2026

Crissi Patton, Stay-at-home Mom Shapes Career Path

Balancing graduate school with raising two young children, U.S. Navy veteran Crissi Patton is using the Jenkins MAC program’s flexibility to transition into a specialized tax career – one that will allow her to serve business owners with clarity and confidence.

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.
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Dec 3, 2025

Poole Professor Nathan Goldman Named Top Undergraduate Business Professor by Poets & Quants

Goldman was recognized for his mentorship of students, his academic impact and his national profile.
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Nov 7, 2025

Jeffrey Bui, From Service to Stability

From serving in the U.S. Navy to becoming the first in his family to graduate from college, Jeffrey Bui’s path to accounting has been one of resilience, reflection and reinvention.

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.
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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.
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Oct 20, 2025

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