Giving

Stories about Poole College philanthropy.

The exterior of Nelson Hall on NC State's campus

Aug 10, 2026

Poole College Welcomes 5 New Advisory Board Members

The board works closely with the dean's office and the college's executive team, bringing an outside perspective on the issues and trends shaping business.

Brooke Tolley in graduation regalia in front of Nelson Hall posted among the branches of a tree

May 15, 2026

Extraordinary Opportunity: Brooke Tolley ’26

Brooke Tolley graduated May 9 from the Poole College of Management. A recipient of the Cromartie Family Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship, Tolley sat down with NC State Giving about her NC State experience.

Kai Crutchfield and Deborah Norville sit on a red stage with "Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy" on screens to either side of them

May 15, 2026

Second Annual Symposium Makes an Impact

The Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy hosted its second annual symposium, emceed by Poole alum Kai Crutchfield. The ELEVATE Mentorship program was also honored.

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.