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Jan 12, 2026

Crissi Patton, Stay-at-home Mom Shapes Career Path

Balancing graduate school with raising two young children, U.S. Navy veteran Crissi Patton is using the Jenkins MAC program’s flexibility to transition into a specialized tax career – one that will allow her to serve business owners with clarity and confidence.
Nathan Goldman smiling, sitting in a red chair

Dec 3, 2025

Poole Professor Nathan Goldman Named Top Undergraduate Business Professor by Poets & Quants

Goldman was recognized for his mentorship of students, his academic impact and his national profile.
Jeffrey Bui smiling

Nov 7, 2025

Jeffrey Bui, From Service to Stability

From serving in the U.S. Navy to becoming the first in his family to graduate from college, Jeffrey Bui’s path to accounting has been one of resilience, reflection and reinvention.

Nov 6, 2025

Preparing Business Leaders for the Age of AI

NC State’s Poole College of Management is future-proofing careers with MBA 558, a three-credit course providing graduate students with the strategic, hands-on AI fluency needed to lead in an evolving economy.
Jenkins MAC student typing on laptop in yellow room

Nov 3, 2025

Jenkins MAC Program Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

Amid the accounting profession’s growing pipeline crisis, the program expanded access to students from nontraditional backgrounds.
Chris Vurnakes speaks at Lifelong Learning Summit

Oct 20, 2025

Lifelong Learning Summit Delivers Inspiration, Exploration

An eclectic, daylong educational seminar focused on emerging technologies, real-world solutions for accounting professionals.
Madison Bell smiling

Jul 2, 2025

Dean’s Dialogues: Get to Know Poole Alumnae Madison Bell

Bell, who has both a bachelor's and master's degree from Poole, talks with Dean Frank Buckless about her favorite classes and gives advice for students.
Rodney Bizzell smiling

Apr 17, 2025

Rodney Bizzell: Retirement, Reinvention and a New Path in Accounting

After 30 years of public service, Rodney Bizzell is embarking on a new professional journey with the Jenkins online MAC program.
Rebecca Crumpler smiles over red background

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.
Jay Arrington, Ms Tuf and Mr Tuf applaud on stage

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.…