We develop the next generation of self-aware, globally-minded humans who engage in creative, conscientious leadership.
A legacy of creative leadership.
Building on the legacy of NC State Chancellor John T. Caldwell, the Caldwell Fellows program invests in students selected during their first year at NC State who share a passion for learning, growing, and serving others. The Caldwell Fellows program challenges scholars to “Think BIG” and facilitates the goal of maximizing the college experience by providing intensive programming and leadership training and fostering collaborative interaction with alumni, faculty, and community partners.
“You just don’t know how magnificent you might be. Think big! Think big about your possibilities in this world.”
John T. Caldwell
Former NC State Chancellor, 1959-1975
Our guiding values
Servant-Leadership
In service-based leadership, we engage in the continuous, voluntary exercise of mutual influence between ourselves and others toward a common purpose.
Principled Reflection
According to our principles and as a practice, we deliberately cultivate knowledge of our character and critically consider our purpose in our environment.
Personal Development
In exploring the challenges of personal betterment, we are committed to fostering ongoing self-discovery and improvement within ourselves and others.
Rigorous Integrity
We uphold honesty and honor, despite our faults, via meticulous empathy, discipline, and humility.
Authentic Self
In pursuit of who we want to be, we endeavor to become more fully human through genuine interactions and openness within our communities.
We strive toward these values by engaging in a continuous process of hands-on learning involving active engagement, personal reflection, meaningful feedback, and active listening.
Tomorrow is the big day! Join us in #GivingPack to the Caldwell Fellows program on NC State’s Day of Giving! • Every gift, no matter the amount, makes a real impact on the Caldwell Fellows program. We hope that you join us in making a gift tomorrow, and help us achieve our mission of developing the next generation of self-aware, globally-minded humans who engage in creative, conscientious leadership.
Tomorrow is the big day! Join us in #GivingPack to the Caldwell Fellows program on NC State’s Day of Giving! • Every gift, no matter the amount, makes a real impact on the Caldwell Fellows program. We hope that you join us in making a gift tomorrow, and help us achieve our mission of developing the next generation of self-aware, globally-minded humans who engage in creative, conscientious leadership....
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caldwellfellowsMar 21
“Being a Caldwell Fellow helped me discover my voice and strengths as a leader. The retreats, service learning experiences, community projects, and years of self-inquiry in our seminars led me to understand what it means to be a servant leader and how I can embody those qualities personally and professionally.”
Thank you to Tianna Soto ‘16 for sharing how the Caldwell Fellows program has helped her build an understanding of servant leadership, as well as the lasting impact the program has had on her life! • NC State’s Day of Giving is next week! Join us on March 26 in #GivingPack to the Caldwell Fellows to continue the program’s impact on students for years to come!
“Being a Caldwell Fellow helped me discover my voice and strengths as a leader. The retreats, service learning experiences, community projects, and years of self-inquiry in our seminars led me to understand what it means to be a servant leader and how I can embody those qualities personally and professionally.”
Thank you to Tianna Soto ‘16 for sharing how the Caldwell Fellows program has helped her build an understanding of servant leadership, as well as the lasting impact the program has had on her life! • NC State’s Day of Giving is next week! Join us on March 26 in #GivingPack to the Caldwell Fellows to continue the program’s impact on students for years to come!...
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caldwellfellowsMar 19
We are one week away from NC State’s Day of Giving! On March 26, we hope that you join us in #GivingPack to the Caldwell Fellows program to support our mission of cultivating the next generation of servant leaders. • For Day of Giving 2025, we will be highlighting the Gerald G. Hawkins Caldwell Fellows Endowment, which honors the program’s first director, who, across 34 years, impacted countless individuals. This fund provides the essential financial resources that enable an expansive menu of program experiences and opportunities for both students and alumni.
We are one week away from NC State’s Day of Giving! On March 26, we hope that you join us in #GivingPack to the Caldwell Fellows program to support our mission of cultivating the next generation of servant leaders. • For Day of Giving 2025, we will be highlighting the Gerald G. Hawkins Caldwell Fellows Endowment, which honors the program’s first director, who, across 34 years, impacted countless individuals. This fund provides the essential financial resources that enable an expansive menu of program experiences and opportunities for both students and alumni....
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caldwellfellowsMar 14
“The Caldwell Fellows program has truly been the single most impactful experience that I have had at NC State. The program has allowed me to travel the world, experience different cultures, make connections across disciplines, and grow in my ability to practice empathy, gratitude, and self-reflection.”
A big thank you to Carrie Horrell ‘25 for sharing her Caldwell Fellows experience and its lasting impact! • Join us in #GivingPack on March 26 for NC State’s Day of Giving and support the Caldwell Fellows program in shaping the next generation of leaders!
“The Caldwell Fellows program has truly been the single most impactful experience that I have had at NC State. The program has allowed me to travel the world, experience different cultures, make connections across disciplines, and grow in my ability to practice empathy, gratitude, and self-reflection.”
A big thank you to Carrie Horrell ‘25 for sharing her Caldwell Fellows experience and its lasting impact! • Join us in #GivingPack on March 26 for NC State’s Day of Giving and support the Caldwell Fellows program in shaping the next generation of leaders!...
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caldwellfellowsFeb 28
“The cohort of friends that I made through the Caldwell Fellows program is still important to me today as we have remained important parts of each other’s lives and families… Now as a college-level educator [for 25 years], I appreciate the personal investment of time and energy that was poured into each participant. While not every person chooses to stay connected, the ones who do make it all worthwhile.”
Thank you to Lisa Bullard ‘86 for sharing the impact that the Caldwell Fellows has had on her! • Join us in #GivingPack on March 26 for NC State’s Day of Giving so the Caldwell Fellows program can continue to create impactful experiences for our students!
“The cohort of friends that I made through the Caldwell Fellows program is still important to me today as we have remained important parts of each other’s lives and families… Now as a college-level educator [for 25 years], I appreciate the personal investment of time and energy that was poured into each participant. While not every person chooses to stay connected, the ones who do make it all worthwhile.”
Thank you to Lisa Bullard ‘86 for sharing the impact that the Caldwell Fellows has had on her! • Join us in #GivingPack on March 26 for NC State’s Day of Giving so the Caldwell Fellows program can continue to create impactful experiences for our students!...
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caldwellfellowsFeb 26
Save the date for NC State’s 2025 Day of Giving! • Each gift made to the Caldwell Fellows on Day of Giving, no matter the amount, allows us to continue shaping the servant leaders of the future. Join us on March 26 in #GivingPack to the Caldwell Fellows!
Save the date for NC State’s 2025 Day of Giving! • Each gift made to the Caldwell Fellows on Day of Giving, no matter the amount, allows us to continue shaping the servant leaders of the future. Join us on March 26 in #GivingPack to the Caldwell Fellows!...
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caldwellfellowsFeb 19
Join us in celebrating Apple COO and Caldwell Fellow Jeff Williams (`84) as he sits down with Chancellor Woodson for a special Red Chair Chat! Jeff shares some fond memories of his time at Oxford and reflects on the experiences that shaped his journey. We’re also incredibly grateful for his generosity in strengthening our partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership. Don`t miss this inspiring conversation. https://news.ncsu.edu/2024/12/18/red-chair-chats-chancellor-woodson-jeff-williams-apple-coo/
Join us in celebrating Apple COO and Caldwell Fellow Jeff Williams (`84) as he sits down with Chancellor Woodson for a special Red Chair Chat! Jeff shares some fond memories of his time at Oxford and reflects on the experiences that shaped his journey. We’re also incredibly grateful for his generosity in strengthening our partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership. Don`t miss this inspiring conversation. https://news.ncsu.edu/2024/12/18/red-chair-chats-chancellor-woodson-jeff-williams-apple-coo/...
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caldwellfellowsJan 30
We were honored and delighted to be joined by two amazing local leaders at our January Dinner Seminar. Newly elected Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell and U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Ross came and shared their stories of leadership as a part of our year-long theme focused on citizenship. A big Caldwell "thank you" to both of them for their time and commitment to leadership development. Read more at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/january-2025-dinner-seminar-recap/.
We were honored and delighted to be joined by two amazing local leaders at our January Dinner Seminar. Newly elected Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell and U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Ross came and shared their stories of leadership as a part of our year-long theme focused on citizenship. A big Caldwell "thank you" to both of them for their time and commitment to leadership development. Read more at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/january-2025-dinner-seminar-recap/....
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caldwellfellowsDec 19
Looking forward to connecting in 2025 and continuing the invaluable work of servant leadership at NC State, North Carolina, the USA, and the world.
Looking forward to connecting in 2025 and continuing the invaluable work of servant leadership at NC State, North Carolina, the USA, and the world....
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caldwellfellowsDec 11
Looking back on 2024 in Caldwell Fellows - what a great year! Graduating Seniors, Incoming First-Years, touring Boston, performing Shakespeare, welcoming family members, exploring the Boundary Waters, walking the Camino Frances, and little moments of magic. Here`s to another year of "thinking BIG."
Looking back on 2024 in Caldwell Fellows - what a great year! Graduating Seniors, Incoming First-Years, touring Boston, performing Shakespeare, welcoming family members, exploring the Boundary Waters, walking the Camino Frances, and little moments of magic. Here`s to another year of "thinking BIG."...
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caldwellfellowsNov 6
Calling all first-year students interested in the challenges of personal development through leadership and service! The Caldwell Fellows application is now open. Join one of our upcoming drop in events to learn more about the program!
Calling all first-year students interested in the challenges of personal development through leadership and service! The Caldwell Fellows application is now open. Join one of our upcoming drop in events to learn more about the program!...
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caldwellfellowsOct 29
Each year a team of sohpomore Caldwell Fellows is assigned to a service-learning team at the Wake Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic. This team is hands-on in service to the community in many ways. Learn more about their impact and what they`re learning at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/open-door-clinic/. (left to right: Lucas Ciscato, Steven Ji, Erin Monteith, Maylan Maxwell, Mesha Strickland, and Claire Siegel.)
Each year a team of sohpomore Caldwell Fellows is assigned to a service-learning team at the Wake Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic. This team is hands-on in service to the community in many ways. Learn more about their impact and what they`re learning at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/open-door-clinic/. (left to right: Lucas Ciscato, Steven Ji, Erin Monteith, Maylan Maxwell, Mesha Strickland, and Claire Siegel.)...
