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Apr 24, 2026

AI in Textiles: Implementing and Regulating New Technologies 

Poole supply chain professor Rob Handfield was a keynote speaker at Wilson College's Conference on AI in the Textile and Fashion Industries.
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Mar 6, 2026

Get to Know NC State’s Bill Rand

In a student-led interview, the Poole College professor and Goodnight Executive Director of the NC State Institute for Advanced Analytics details his academic journey and goals for AI education.

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.
Richard Warr, Amir Mehr, Timothy McLoughlin and Jennings Glenn sitting in front of windows during a panel discussion

Dec 18, 2025

Poole College Finance Sector Summit Brings Together Academia and Industry

Leaders in banking, real estate and venture capital share insights on the evolving finance landscape, AI and career growth.
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Dec 1, 2025

AI-Ready Your Career: Preparing Your Career for What’s Next

AI is rapidly influencing roles across every industry. This recap of our recent Speaker Series event offers fresh insights and practical guidance for students and professionals navigating an AI-driven workplace.

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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Oct 20, 2025

Lifelong Learning Summit Delivers Inspiration, Exploration

An eclectic, daylong educational seminar focused on emerging technologies, real-world solutions for accounting professionals.
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Oct 14, 2025

‘Harness AI as a Partner’ With Poole College’s New Business AI Certificate

AI is transforming the business world, and Poole College is helping professionals stay ahead of the curve with its new Business AI Graduate Certificate.
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Sep 22, 2025

Jenkins MBA Alumni Summit Inspires Connections and Growth

Jenkins MBA alumni and students gathered for the inaugural summit to explore AI’s impact on business, leadership and careers.
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Jun 9, 2025

Bill Rand Appointed New Goodnight Executive Director of Institute for Advanced Analytics

Poole College of Management professor Bill Rand will be appointed Goodnight Executive Director of the IAA, effective July 1.