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Author: Lily Theresa Scharrett Fandel

Copper wolves on central campus.

May 6, 2020

Graduate Explores New Interests in Her Online Master’s Program

A desire to get outside and into nature led Julia McClung to the College of Natural Resource's online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management. Although she was originally focused on becoming a park ranger or a manager and a self-described "sports un-enthusiast," the program has opened her eyes and prepared her for brand new possibilities.  

May 6, 2020

Online Graduate Broadens Her Horizons with Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management

When Ashley Spradlin graduates in May with her online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management, she can immediately start applying what she has learned.  

May 6, 2020

Online Graduate Explores the Environment and Human Health

Heather Wells studies the connections between the environment and our health. She earned her Master of Environmental Assessment from NC State Online to better understand how this research makes a difference.  

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May 6, 2020

Online Climate Adaptation Certificate Prepares Graduate for the Future

Civil Engineer Saki Handa is a member of the second class of students from NC State's online graduate certificate in Climate Adaptation. She graduated from the program in May. 

May 5, 2020

NC State Online Education Graduates Reflect on Teaching and Learning

Five College of Education graduates are sharing their path to spring 2020 graduation while demonstrating the diversity of programs, real-world applications and student experiences that a master's degree from NC State Online offers. 

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May 5, 2020

Hardworking Graduate Earned Her Doctorate at a Distance

Spring 2020 graduate Dr. Andrea Thomas started working toward her Ed.D. in Adult and Community College Education in 2009. Since then, she's experienced plenty of changes but never stopped working toward her goal. 

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May 5, 2020

NC State Online Program Impacts Graduates from Military Families

Two professionals from military families turned to NC State Online's Master of Education in Training and Development for career advancement. Fatimah Patterson and Taylor Hansen are sharing their stories with us ahead of graduation. 

Copper wolves on central campus.

Apr 30, 2020

Two DELTA Staff Members Receive 2020 Provost’s Unit Award for Excellence

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost honored DELTA staff members David Howard and Charlene Pettiway each with an Award for Excellence for their extraordinary commitment and contributions to DELTA and the larger NC State community. 

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Apr 29, 2020

Natural Learning Initiative Takes Education Outdoors with WolfWare Outreach

The Natural Learning Initiative offers two asynchronous certificate programs for professional development in WolfWare Outreach. The certificate programs are tailored to early childhood and landscape design professionals who want to improve children's outdoor learning environments. 

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Apr 22, 2020

Tips for Engaging Your Students from DELTA Instructional Designers

As NC State instructors dive into remote instruction, it may feel harder to connect with your students than it did in person. DELTA's skilled instructional designers are sharing their favorite tools and techniques to promote student engagement and meaningful interactions in online courses.