Alumni

Jun 17, 2025

Poole College Alum Jack Tucker Embraces ‘Dream Come True’ Career Opportunity

Turner, a Park Scholar who earned a degree in economics at Poole before going to law school, will soon start a clerkship at the Supreme Court of the United States.

May 30, 2025

Kayla Layden ‘24, Marketing Coordinator, D.R. Horton

When her original grad program was discontinued, Kayla Layden pivoted into NC State’s Master of Marketing Analytics—and found a new path she’s passionate about. From faculty support to real-world connections, the MMA program helped her build the skills and network to thrive in a new industry.

May 27, 2025

Navigating Uncertainty With Precision: Tyler Bailey’s Path From Military Intelligence to Risk Analytics

After over a decade of military service, Tyler Bailey is charting a new course with the NC State Master of Management, Risk and Analytics program.

May 27, 2025

Dean’s Dialogues: Get to Know Poole Graduate Nick Zanzot

Zanzot, who earned a BS in Economics, explains how his studies put him on the path to law school and encourages alumni to stay involved at NC State.

Mar 19, 2025

Dean’s Dialogues: Get to Know Poole Alum Michael Andreasen

Andreasen, an investment officer for the South Carolina Pension Fund, discusses his career path and shares advice for both students and graduates.

Feb 28, 2025

Poole College Well Represented at the Caldwell Conversations Conference

Poole alumni Raven Solomon and Josiah Keilson, as well as current student Juan Lopez, were part of a panel at this year's Caldwell Conversations Conference.

Feb 20, 2025

Dean’s Dialogues: Get to Know MAC Alum Rebecca Crumpler

A 2021 graduate of the Online Jenkins MAC program, Crumpler spoke with Poole College Dean Frank Buckless about online classes and career changes.

Feb 11, 2025

10 Years Later

Poole alum Wajeha Barakat discusses the seeds of healing spread by the Our Three Winners Scholarship after one of the worst days in NC State history.

Feb 5, 2025

Poole Alum Joe Thuney Aims For Ring No. 5 at Super Bowl LIX

Former NC State player Joe Thuney, an offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, is playing in his sixth Super Bowl. If the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Super Bowl LIX, he will become just the third player in NFL history to win five or more titles.

Dec 10, 2024

Celebrating 30 Years of MAC

On Thursday, Nov. 7, a crowd of more than 325 guests gathered at Talley Student Union to celebrate 30 years of the NC State Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) Program.…