Poole Initiatives

Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy members at their 2025 symposium.

Jan 28, 2026

Second Annual WWiP Impact Grants Awarded

Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy awarded three grants through its Impact Fund, including two to Poole-connected projects.

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Jun 20, 2024

Business Analytics Practicum Projects Equip Students for Real-World Scenarios

The program gives students invaluable opportunities to use their skills in a global marketplace increasingly reliant on analytics to help guide companies’ success.

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Jan 16, 2024

NC State Launches Innovative Business Sustainability Certificate

The online, flexible certificate program will bring together students with a passion for social and environmental issues and train them to become tomorrow’s sustainability leaders.

Dec 14, 2023

Poole College’s Women in Technology Leadership and Management Panel Covers Range of Topics

Hosted by the Business Analytics and AI Initiative, the panel allowed NC State students to hear about technology professionals’ career journeys and gain actionable insights from their successes, challenges and opportunities.

panel discussion participants at BAI Roundtable

May 11, 2023

Poole College Hosts Business Analytics Roundtable

Police presence, minimum wage and self check-out: Experts examine a wide variety of issues through a data analytics lens at the college’s second annual Business Analytics Roundtable.

May 9, 2023

BAI Roundtable Facilitates Networking, Exposes Marketing Analytics Students to Emerging Trends

On April 26, NC State’s BAI Initiative hosted its second annual roundtable event to generate new ideas and share emerging trends. For MMA graduate students, the event was an opportunity to network and learn from industry professionals about strategic decision-making and the importance of data. Ju Yon Yu and Kayla Layden, two MMA graduate students who attended the event, share about why they chose to participate and some highlights from the event.

Aug 3, 2021

Kristin Siebenaler Brings 20 Years of Leadership Experience to the Business Analytics and AI Initiative

NC State Poole College of Management announced Kristin Siebenaler as the director of the Business Analytics and AI Initiative (BAI).

Jun 24, 2021

Jessica Yinka Thomas Introduces Incoming NC State Students to Business Sustainability

Jessica Yinka Thomas, director of the Business Sustainability Collaborative, is among the 50 NC State faculty and experts contributing to the five-week course beginning June 28.

Feb 17, 2021

How B Corps Offer Real-World Lessons for Future Business Leaders

Jessica Thomas, director of the Business Sustainability Collaborative, on incorporating real-world experiences with B Corps in the classroom.

Feb 12, 2021

Jessica Thomas Teaches Stakeholder Capitalism Through B Corp Clinic

Jessica Thomas, director of the Business Sustainability Collaborative and co-founder of B Academics, has seen students and companies mutually benefit from collaborations at the NC State University B Corp Clinic.