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Ashley Gernat at the posed in front of a tree and water.

May 5, 2020

Online Graduate Certificate Leads Student Closer to Her Master in Poultry Science

Ashley Gernat will graduate in May with her Feed Science graduate certificate. The online certificate helped her get started on her M.S. in Poultry Science, which she will continue working toward after graduation.

Copper wolves stand by the walkway to Stafford Commons and Talley Student Center. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

May 5, 2020

Graduate’s Strong Desire to Help Parents and Families Leads to Launching Her Own Business

Following her spring 2020 graduation, Emily Ragland will use her master's degree in Youth, Family and Community Sciences (YFCS) to launch her own consulting business. First, she's reflecting on her time as an online graduate student.

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.

Belltower from a distance framed by trees and clouds.

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.

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.

Chelsea ross smiling posed in front of a pond and buildings.

Dec 18, 2019

Online Statistics Graduate Correlates Academic and Professional Success

Chelsea Ross's December commencement marks the completion of her Master of Statistics degree from NC State Online. She has directly applied her coursework to her position as a full-time data scientist, enhancing success in both areas.

Dec 12, 2019

A Passion for Students Led Online Graduate to Pursue Her Degree

Brandy Arellano's five years as an online Master in Counselor Education student is coming to an end, but the impact of her time at NC State is already proving to last. Learn more about Brandy's online journey while working full time.

Sean Guerrero participates in commencement exercises to receive his B.A. in Leadership in the Public Sector Dec. 19. Photo by Hannah Harfst.

Dec 11, 2019

Online Undergraduate Degree-Completion Graduate Leverages Flexibility Around His Full-Time Work

Originally from Long Beach, Calif., Sean Guerrero chose to enroll in the Leadership in the Public Sector online degree-completion program since it allowed him the flexibility he needed while traveling for his full-time job.

Lonny Carter measures fabric on a desk. The fabric is black and white striped.

Dec 9, 2019

An Online Graduate’s Story of Applying Knowledge to Industry

Lonny Carter, a product manager at Bob Barker Company, will graduate this December with a Master of Textiles degree completed entirely online at NC State. The skills and knowledge she's gained from the program have already begun making an impact in her career.