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Wolf Plaza during fall. Photo by Marc Hall.

Dec 21, 2021

Nutrition Program Satisfies Online Graduate’s Hunger for More

Terrie Brown graduated from the online Master of Nutrition program with goals to thrive in her career. As a mother and business analyst, Brown valued the flexibility of the online program that allowed her to achieve what she did not think was possible.

This is a photo of online graduate Rhonda Peters and her three children at the beach.

Dec 16, 2021

Passion for Helping Families Inspires Online Grad to Cross the Finish Line

Online graduate overcomes health obstacles to earn her degree with her passion for helping others as a guiding force throughout her educational journey.

Dec 13, 2021

Online Degree Elevates Furloughed Camp Director to Licensing Family Caseworker

Furloughed camp director finds her passion for working as a licensing family caseworker in the foster care industry while earning her masters degree as a student in the NC State Online and Distance Education program.

Community College Leadership Graduate Fallon Brewington.

Dec 8, 2021

CEO of Boys & Girls Club Conquers Community College Leadership Program

Fall graduate Fallon Brewington has overcome challenges during her time in the Community College Leadership distance education program. Now a CEO of a Boys & Girls club, she reflects on her experience with pride and gratitude.

Photo of Victoria P. Deaton, a winter 2021 graduate from NC State University's online Leadership in the Public Sector program.

Dec 8, 2021

ODE Graduate Credits LPS Degree for Career Advancement

ODE graduate credits NC State State’s Leadership in the Public Sector degree for recent promotion at Durham Technical Community College’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Downtown Raleigh skyline, framed by the State College smoke stack. Photo by Marc Hall.

Nov 30, 2021

Duke Energy Professional Expands Career Options Through Online Master’s Program

December graduate Julianna Jankowski hopes her NC State Master of Environmental Assessment degree will lead her into new opportunities with her employer, Duke Energy.

Nov 9, 2021

Online Graduate Blooms in the Online Horticultural Science Program

Online graduate Anelle Ammons uses her horticultural science degree to extend her reach in the community and develop her career. As an ISA certified arborist utility specialist, Ammons sees her involvements inside and outside of the program come full circle.

Meredith DiMattina poses for a picture in the office.

Nov 9, 2021

MGIST Graduate Receives Unsolicited Job Offers

Meredith DiMattina has a drive for going above and beyond. She shares how her determination for learning more led her to pursue a master's degree in the online MGIST program and how it has impacted her career.

Silhouette of graduates wearing their caps

May 19, 2021

Celebrating the Spring 2021 Graduates of Online and Distance Education

NC State Online and Distance Education graduates share their stories of resilience in earning their degrees in the face of a pandemic.

NC State belltower and the American Flag.

May 18, 2021

Active Duty Animal Science: Olivia Jones Pursues Her Passion

When Olivia Jones graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2017, she had two dreams –– to serve her country in the military and become a veterinarian. Now, as a graduating student in NC State’s online Master of Animal Science, she’s doing both. Jones is an active duty Air Force officer, working … Continue reading Active Duty Animal Science: Olivia Jones Pursues Her Passion →