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The Power Sound of Entrepreneurship: Graham Casey’s Exciting Journey at NC State

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Stories about Poole College students and alumni.

Seven students who are graduating from NC State in spring 2026

May 6, 2026

Celebrating the Jenkins Graduate Programs Class of Spring 2026

Meet a few of the exceptional students graduating this spring from Poole College’s Jenkins Graduate Programs, each with a unique story of growth, experience and career advancement.
Debbie Antonelli Governor Josh Stein holding an Order of the Long Life Pine plaque

May 5, 2026

Poole Legacy Alumna Debbie Antonelli Inducted Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

The broadcaster and former Wolfpack Women's Basketball shooting guard was awarded one of North Carolina's highest civilian honors.
Brad Cranford presents the Lt Commander Eric A. Cranford Scholarship to Midshipman Sean O'Connor.

May 5, 2026

NC State Naval ROTC Honors Fallen Alum With New Scholarship Endowment

At the NC State Naval ROTC annual awards ceremony, the program honored the life and legacy of Lieutenant Commander Eric Cranford, an alumnus of the battalion and Poole College who perished at the Pentagon during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, by presenting the first annual scholarship in his memory.
Poole graduate Kylee O'Keefe standing in front of Nelson Hall in her graduation regalia

May 4, 2026

Poole College Celebrates Class of 2026

Five undergraduate students preparing to turn their tassels on May 9 share their unique journeys through NC State's Poole College of Management.
Siblings Shaan and Jannah Shakil sitting by the NC State Memorial Belltower in the graduation regalia

May 3, 2026

Sibling Success Story: Two Paths, One Commencement Stage

On May 9, Jannah and Shaan Shakil will graduate from Poole College just a few hours apart: Jannah earning her MBA, and Shaan earning his B.S. in business administration.
Chloe Ekberg headshot

Apr 30, 2026

Meet Jenkins Graduate Commencement Speaker Chloe Ekberg

The Jenkins MBA student says she hopes to inspire others to take risks, invest in their ambitions and learn to fail forward.
Juliana Romero-Cortes sitting on steps holding a grad cap

Apr 30, 2026

From Raleigh Roots to Global Routes: Juliana Romero-Cortes’ Entrepreneurial Journey

Juliana Romero-Cortes, a Poole College of Management student graduating in May 2026, reflects on her journey at NC State.
julia oman smiling

Apr 30, 2026

Julia Oman ’13, Senior Director, Greystar Real Estate Partners

After internships with Credit Suisse and KPMG clarified her path, Julia chose the Jenkins MAC at NC State and built a foundation rooted in real-time problem solving and collaboration.
Drake Bratton with his wife and two sons

Apr 29, 2026

Broker-in-Charge, Wolf-at-Heart

Drake Bratton, an ‘86 graduate of what is now Poole College, is the Broker-in-Charge of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in New Bern. His family is three generations Wolfpack strong, housing the legacy of his father, uncles, brothers and sons.
Graham Casey playing saxophone in marching band

Apr 28, 2026

The Power Sound of Entrepreneurship: Graham Casey’s Exciting Journey at NC State

Graham Casey, a graduating senior from the Poole College of Management, sat down to reflect on his time at NC State.