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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.
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.
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.
Kayla Shimer smiling in a red graduation hat

Apr 28, 2026

Designing Her Own Success: Kaya Shimer’s Road to Graduation

Kaya Shimer, a business entrepreneurship minor graduating in May 2026, reflects on her journey at NC State.
Poole College's student commencement speaker Makayla Richardson wearing her mortarboard cap

Apr 24, 2026

Meet Poole Undergraduate Commencement Speaker Makayla Richardson

The NC State double-major and accomplished student leader will deliver remarks to her fellow graduates at Poole College's May 9 undergraduate commencement ceremony.

Graduates in caps and gowns celebrate during Poole College of Management commencement ceremony

Apr 22, 2026

Poole College Congratulates Spring 2026 Student-Athlete Graduates

As they prepare to turn their tassels on May 9, four student-athletes share their unique journeys through Poole College.
Grace Lowery in front of Main Library in Taiwan

Apr 20, 2026

How Study Abroad Program Shaped Poole Student’s Global Perspective

Poole senior shows how studying abroad can expand your perspective, strengthen real-world skills, and push you to grow in ways you never expected.