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Students and Alumni

Stories about Poole College students and alumni.

Aug 11, 2021

A Summer of Think and Do

This summer, Poole College of Management students have tackled the virtual hybrid work environment across industries through various internship positions. 

Aug 10, 2021

Kalera CEO Makes an Impact on the Future of Farming

When he enrolled in North Carolina State University’s College of Management, Daniel Malechuk (’03) didn’t picture himself working in the food industry, but he couldn’t be more proud today of his role in the future of sustainable farming. 

Aug 3, 2021

How Ice Cream ‘Found’ Poole Alumnus Jared Plummer

From a bean counter in public accounting to counting vanilla beans as the owner of Two Roosters Ice Cream, Jared Plummer (MAC '07) credits his NC State business education as a critical ingredient in his success. 

Jul 29, 2021

Jenkins MAC Student Awarded PCAOB Scholarship

Jenkins MAC student, Nicholas Oberle, is a 2021 recipient of the PCAOB scholars award. 

Jul 26, 2021

The Power of Perseverance

When Nathan Paris opened up the email announcing his acceptance into Poole College’s new Master of Management program with a concentration in marketing analytics, it took him a minute to process what he was reading. 

Jul 26, 2021

Poole College Alums Turn Passion for Produce into a Big Business

Brother and sister duo Will Kornegay ('09) and Laura Hearns ('06), both graduates of the Poole College of Management, are making waves in the food industry by combining two of their passions – reducing farm excess and fighting hunger with their company Ripe Revival. 
Gabrielle Cunningham jumps over a hurdle at a track and field event.

Jul 21, 2021

12 Wolfpack Student-Athletes Compete in Tokyo Olympics

A record number of NC State student-athletes vie for a place on the podium at the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. 

Jul 20, 2021

Poole Alumnus Receives Full Scholarship to UNC School of Law

Ryan Moore '21 is a Poole College of Management graduate with a Bachelor of Science in economics heading into his first year of law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law. 
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Jul 16, 2021

Meet the Newest Startups Heading to the Andrews Launch Accelerator

Poole College of Management’s Andrews Launch Accelerator (ALA) program helps selected startups get off the ground with funding, resources and guidance. 

Jul 12, 2021

From NC State to the Forefront of E-Commerce

In the e-commerce space, available data covers everything from what customers are buying to when they’re making purchases to their basket size. As the e-commerce growth leader at Kraft-Heinz, Jasleen Kaur discusses how a Jenkins MBA prepared her for this role.