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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.

Faculty members at the 2026 Conference on Faculty Excellence

Mar 12, 2026

Poole Instructional Design Group Wins Poster Contest at Conference on Faculty Excellence

Their poster on mapping an accessibility plan at Poole College tied for first against 50 other teams.

Savita Sharma smiling in a white shirt and black blazer

Jan 30, 2026

Poole College Welcomes Savita Sharma as New Assistant Dean for Finance and Business Operations

The role is responsible for budgeting, financial forecasting, risk management and compliance.

Hurricane Helene Instructional Continuity Response Team receiving awards

Aug 27, 2025

Darshana Juvale Recognized For Helping After Helene

Juvale, Poole's Associate Director of Instructional Design, won an NC State IT Award for helping UNC Asheville resume classes after Hurricane Helene.

James Hudgens, a visual arts specialist for Campus Enterprises, runs with colleagues.

Jul 18, 2025

Passionate Pack Participants Climb Rocks, Train for Marathon and More

One of the participants in this year's Passionate Pack Challenge was Poole College communications specialist Laura Fleming.

Angel Barron-Rueda smiling in front of "NC State" in neon

Jul 8, 2025

Meet Angel Barron-Rueda

Barron-Rueda, a Graduate Assistant for Academic Advising at Poole College, just completed a summer internship at the NC State European Center in Prague.

Ten of the 12 2025 Award for Excellence winners posed for a picture after a June 3 awards ceremony. They are (front row left to right): Adam Bensley, Taylor Reynolds, LaShawn McLamb, Kathie Dello, Deidre Hartley and Holly Jordan; (back row left to right) Douglas Rowe, Jamie Pendergrass, Jesse Proctor and Ricky Hilburn.

Jun 18, 2025

2025 Award for Excellence Winners Include Poole’s Doug Rowe

NC State announced the 2025 Award for Excellence winners, include Poole's HR Consultant Rowe, at a June 3 awards ceremony.

Apr 30, 2025

Faculty and Staff Honored for Advancing Global Engagement at NC State

On April 16, 2025, NC State Global hosted its annual Global Engagement Honors & Awards event to recognize recipients of the Outstanding Global Engagement Award, Jackson Rigney International Service Award…

Mar 21, 2025

Poole College’s Gwyn Howard Wins New Advisor Award

Poole College celebrates Gwyn Howard, winner of the New Advisor Award, for her dedication to student success.

The October 2024 Women in Tech Leadership program

Feb 25, 2025

Beyond Career Advancement: Finding Unexpected Value in Women’s Leadership Development

Poole College's Mei Mei Ngai speaks about her experiences with NC State Executive Education's Women in Technical Leadership program.