Giving

Stories about Poole College philanthropy.

Apr 14, 2026

Podcast: All-In Alumni, With Lyndenise Berdecía Rivera

On the Season 5 finale of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Lyndenise Berdecia Rivera, Poole alum and chair of NC State Alumni’s board of directors, to talk about her experiences with the university and why she chooses to give back.

Poole College Dean Frank Buckless and Ms. Wuf on the front steps of Nelson Hall on Day of Giving

Mar 30, 2026

Poole Pack Makes Its Mark on Day of Giving

From near and far, our Poole College community came together to raise $3.8 million through more than 1,000 gifts, driving the college's biggest Day of Giving yet.

Three women in red dresses posing in front of balloons

Jan 6, 2026

Keeping the Torch Lit: Alumnae Build Community and Impact Through Scholarship

Five years after creating a scholarship together, five graduate members (including two Poole alumni) of the Mu Omicron chapter of Delta Sigma Theta — NC State’s first Black Greek-letter sorority — celebrate the inaugural recipients as well as their own renewed connections to NC State.

Feb 4, 2025

Grant Funding Supports Poole College’s Business HIRE Program

The NC State University Foundation awarded a grant to Business HIRE, a program promoting High-Impact Experiences in rural areas this summer.

May 23, 2024

Poole College Welcomes 2 New Advisory Board Members

Siobhan Pandya and Rance Poehler join the group of business and public-sector leaders who help Poole College fulfill its mission.

Apr 25, 2024

Poole Alumnus Aims To Expand Access, Opportunity for Students

Alex Darden ('98, business administration) established two endowments in honor of his father to "make sure others have a similar opportunity" to succeed at NC State.

Dean Buckless and a student pose with Mr. and Ms. Wuf on Day of Giving

Apr 15, 2024

#PoolePack Community Comes Together for 2024 Day of Giving

Poole College raised the highest number of gifts across the university and won several giving and social media challenges on NC State's Day of Giving.

group at table during Poole College Scholarship Reception

Feb 26, 2024

Poole College Celebrates Students and Donors at Annual Scholarship Reception

The event is designed to celebrate the college’s student scholarship winners and recognize the donors whose support makes the awards possible.

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.