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Poole Faculty Awarded High-Impact Experience Mini Grants to Expand Student Learning Opportunities

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Accounting nonprofit practicum students

Apr 21, 2026

Putting Accounting Skills to Work for the Community

Through the HIE mini-grant program, faculty member Mary Newman is expanding hands-on learning with an accounting nonprofit practicum that connects students with organizations across North Carolina to solve real-world problems.
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.
The NC State Sales Club students throwing up wolfies

Apr 6, 2026

‘Spring Into Sales’: A Slam-Dunk Night of Connection and Opportunity

NC State Sales Club founder and president Jayden Ford reflects on the value and impact of the club's signature event, Spring Into Sales.
Reggie Stuhr headshot

Mar 22, 2026

Poole Student Turns Accounting Skills into Real-World Impact

Poole senior gains hands-on experience through a practicum course, applying classroom concepts to solve real challenges for a local nonprofit.
Allison Lowe Reed and a group of students throwing up wolfies on stairs

Mar 18, 2026

Poole Students Turn Data Into Opportunity Through Labor Market Index Project

Thanks to a Poole College High-Impact Experience Mini Grant, senior lecturer Allison Lowe Reed and her students are tracking and analyzing regional labor markets with the end goal of publishing their own index.

Belltower

Mar 18, 2026

Two Poole Students Named 2029 Caldwell Fellows

Sawyer Graham and Sarah El-Shafei join the prestigious high-impact experience.
Poole student Ben Cabezudo Headshot

Feb 22, 2026

A High-Impact Experience in Leadership: One Poole Student’s Work With Student Ambassadors

Through Student Ambassadors, Ben Cabezudo is leading with purpose and building something that will last beyond his time at Poole.

Feb 12, 2026

Leaders and Stewards: Seth Ellington on Paying it Forward

A reflection from Seth Ellington, Poole College alumnus and Caldwell Class of 2019.
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.
ACC students

Jan 28, 2026

Poole Faculty Awarded High-Impact Experience Mini Grants to Expand Student Learning Opportunities

Poole College has awarded $45,300 in High-Impact Experience Mini Grants to faculty expanding hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students.