student success

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

LPS Online Degree Completion Graduate Ready to Lead

For Ryan Ryals, being a leader has come naturally to him. Now he has an education to back it up. Ryals earned his bachelor's degree in Leadership in the Public Sector from NC State in May. 

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.  

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 6, 2020

Inspiration and Goals Led Graduate to Complete Her Bachelor’s Degree Online

Jessica Del Toro looked up to inspiring figures in her life while completing the Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS) online B.A. degree completion program as she worked full-time at a local law firm. 

May 6, 2020

Online Master of Accounting Provides Flexibility for Career Advancement

In a series of stories highlighting our #NCStateOnline spring 2020 graduates, we caught up with Leigh Schmidt to learn about her experience in the online Master of Accounting program. 

May 6, 2020

Jenkins Professional Online MBA Graduate Jean Bigoney Applies New Skills to Career

Jean Bigoney is set to earn her Master of Business Administration this May through the NC State Jenkins Professional Online MBA Program. Learn more about Bigoney’s experience in the program. 

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. 

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.