Giving

Stories about Poole College philanthropy.

Oct 6, 2023

Carl Messere Leaves a Legacy for Poole College

The founding father of Poole's Department of Accounting, Carl Messere passed away in September.

Sep 19, 2023

Gift From Mary Fedewa ’91 Launches Mental Health App

Thanks to a generous gift from alumna Mary Fedewa ’91, NC State students now have access to the Headspace app, which fosters habits that support mental health.

Mar 6, 2023

Lynn Clark ’12 ’14 and His Family Support Faculty Excellence at Poole

Nine years after earning his MBA, Lynn Clark can reflect on so many positives from his experiences within Poole.

Feb 27, 2023

Salmon Family Gives Back to Serve Others

For more than 20 years, the Salmon family have been Wolfpack Club supporters, and have enjoyed giving back to the university’s athletics programs. Years later, they decided they wanted to give back on the academic side, as well.

Nov 28, 2022

Giving Back to a World-Class Program

In transferring to NC State as an undergraduate, George Pappas found his passion through the Jenkins MAC Program and began giving back to the program that shaped his career.

Nov 18, 2022

Supporting the Program That Started It All

The Master of Accounting Program at NC State University can come to feel like family due to its small class size and time spent together studying. For Mark and Meredith Weadon, that turned out to be true in more ways than one.

Nov 10, 2022

Spotlighting Leadership Annual Giving Donors and Scholarship Support

Hear from five Poole College scholarship supporters as they reflect on their connections to the Poole College of Management and share their motivation for giving back.

Oct 6, 2022

Ahead of Her Time: Louise Rackley Hall and Winston T. Hall Scholarship Honors Memory While Encouraging the Next Generation of Accountants

Winston Hall created the Louise Rackley Hall and Winston T. Hall Scholarship to honor her legacy, once established, it will be a need-based scholarship for accounting undergraduates.

Aug 5, 2022

Katie Godfrey Kilgore ‘16 Strives for a Culture of Community Through Fount Coffee + Kitchen

Growing up down the road from NC State and being raised by alumni, some might say Katie Godfrey Kilgore ‘16 was destined to become a member of the Wolfpack.

May 27, 2022

Constantino Gift Honors and Supports Poole Faculty

A gift established by Mike and Lori Constantino on this year’s NC State Day of Giving will support faculty excellence within the Poole College of Management.