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.
🎓 Meet Lelani Williamson (Caldwell Class of 2027), who spent her summer studying Shakespeare and British History at Oxford University`s historic Somerville College! From reading memoirs that challenged her assumptions about British society to discovering unexpected independence and resilience, Lelani`s journey exemplifies how Caldwell Fellows put servant leadership into practice around the world. "It`s as though I have taken off the black and white glasses I came into England with, and can now see the colorful society and different experiences that make up this vibrant country" she reflects. Her advice to future Fellows? Seek experiences that push you outside your comfort zone—they`re where the real growth happens! 🌟 Read her full story: https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/lelani-williamson-explores-oxford-university/ #CaldwellFellows #StudyAbroad #Oxford #Leadership #ServantLeadership
🎓 Meet Lelani Williamson (Caldwell Class of 2027), who spent her summer studying Shakespeare and British History at Oxford University`s historic Somerville College! From reading memoirs that challenged her assumptions about British society to discovering unexpected independence and resilience, Lelani`s journey exemplifies how Caldwell Fellows put servant leadership into practice around the world. "It`s as though I have taken off the black and white glasses I came into England with, and can now see the colorful society and different experiences that make up this vibrant country" she reflects. Her advice to future Fellows? Seek experiences that push you outside your comfort zone—they`re where the real growth happens! 🌟 Read her full story: https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/lelani-williamson-explores-oxford-university/ #CaldwellFellows #StudyAbroad #Oxford #Leadership #ServantLeadership...
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Meet Oliver Walters-Clift (Class of 2027), who`s spending his summer conducting cutting-edge plant research at the prestigious Donald Danforth Plant Sciences Center in St. Louis! 🔬 This Horticultural Sciences major is studying how quinoa pollen responds to heat stress - research that could help develop more resilient crops as our climate changes. Oliver credits his Caldwell Fellowship training in reflective leadership for helping him navigate complex laboratory challenges and see the bigger picture in his scientific work. Oliver is making the most of this NSF-funded opportunity while representing NC State with excellence! 🐺 Read the full article at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/oliver-walters-clift-summer-research-experience-at-donald-danforth-plant-sciences-center/#CaldwellFellows #NCState #PlantScience #Research #Leadership #STEMLeadership #gowolfpack🐺
Meet Oliver Walters-Clift (Class of 2027), who`s spending his summer conducting cutting-edge plant research at the prestigious Donald Danforth Plant Sciences Center in St. Louis! 🔬 This Horticultural Sciences major is studying how quinoa pollen responds to heat stress - research that could help develop more resilient crops as our climate changes. Oliver credits his Caldwell Fellowship training in reflective leadership for helping him navigate complex laboratory challenges and see the bigger picture in his scientific work. Oliver is making the most of this NSF-funded opportunity while representing NC State with excellence! 🐺 Read the full article at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/oliver-walters-clift-summer-research-experience-at-donald-danforth-plant-sciences-center/#CaldwellFellows #NCState #PlantScience #Research #Leadership #STEMLeadership #gowolfpack🐺...
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caldwellfellowsJul 21
🎮 CALDWELL FELLOW SPOTLIGHT 🎮 Meet Josue Avalos Jimenez (Class of `26)—graphic design intern at Nintendo of America! 🌟 From questioning his leadership abilities to discovering authentic servant leadership means "being a version of yourself that is worth learning from and admiring" ✨ His advice? Listen three times more than you speak 👂 Design isn`t just about pretty colors—it`s about understanding and caring for people 💙 Read his full story! Link in bio 📖 #CaldwellFellows #ServantLeadership #Nintendo #GraphicDesign #NCState #ClassOf2026 https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/josue-avalos-jimenez/
🎮 CALDWELL FELLOW SPOTLIGHT 🎮 Meet Josue Avalos Jimenez (Class of `26)—graphic design intern at Nintendo of America! 🌟 From questioning his leadership abilities to discovering authentic servant leadership means "being a version of yourself that is worth learning from and admiring" ✨ His advice? Listen three times more than you speak 👂 Design isn`t just about pretty colors—it`s about understanding and caring for people 💙 Read his full story! Link in bio 📖 #CaldwellFellows #ServantLeadership #Nintendo #GraphicDesign #NCState #ClassOf2026 https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/josue-avalos-jimenez/...
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caldwellfellowsJul 21
🎓 Caldwell Connections in Action! Have you made a Caldwell Connection this summer? If so, comment and tell us about your alumni meetups—we`d love to feature your stories!et up with Neel Mandavilli (Class of `15, Senior Program Manager at Amazon Global Logistics) and Kairsten Fay (Class of `15, Senior Software Engineer at Facebook). Love seeing our Fellows networking across class years and building those valuable professional relationships wherever they go! 🤝 Have YOU made a Caldwell Connection this summer? Drop a comment and tell us about your alumni meetups - we`d love to hear your stories! #CaldwellFellows #AlumniNetwork #CaldwellConnections
🎓 Caldwell Connections in Action! Have you made a Caldwell Connection this summer? If so, comment and tell us about your alumni meetups—we`d love to feature your stories!et up with Neel Mandavilli (Class of `15, Senior Program Manager at Amazon Global Logistics) and Kairsten Fay (Class of `15, Senior Software Engineer at Facebook). Love seeing our Fellows networking across class years and building those valuable professional relationships wherever they go! 🤝 Have YOU made a Caldwell Connection this summer? Drop a comment and tell us about your alumni meetups - we`d love to hear your stories! #CaldwellFellows #AlumniNetwork #CaldwellConnections...
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caldwellfellowsJul 14
🚀 From NC to Czech Republic: Ginny`s Leadership Adventure! Ginny Overbey (`27) spent her summer at the Institute of Thermomechanics, discovering that true leadership is about showing up with curiosity and care 💫 ✨ Her biggest lesson? "Be open rather than assume, learn rather than know" Plus, she went ROCK CLIMBING with her coworkers! 🧗♀️ Her story reminds us that the best growth happens outside our comfort zones 🌱 https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/from-comfort-zone-to-cultural-connection-ginny-overbays-czech-republic-journey/ #CaldwellFellows #servantleadership #InternshipAbroad #thinkbig
🚀 From NC to Czech Republic: Ginny`s Leadership Adventure! Ginny Overbey (`27) spent her summer at the Institute of Thermomechanics, discovering that true leadership is about showing up with curiosity and care 💫 ✨ Her biggest lesson? "Be open rather than assume, learn rather than know" Plus, she went ROCK CLIMBING with her coworkers! 🧗♀️ Her story reminds us that the best growth happens outside our comfort zones 🌱 https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/from-comfort-zone-to-cultural-connection-ginny-overbays-czech-republic-journey/ #CaldwellFellows #servantleadership #InternshipAbroad #thinkbig...
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caldwellfellowsJul 2
🚀 Caldwell Fellow alert! Gabe Thompson is living the dream this summer at MIT`s famous CSAIL lab, conducting cutting-edge AI research surrounded by humanoid robots and whiteboards full of groundbreaking math. From reading research papers to writing them - and presenting at international conferences! 🤖✨ Swipe to see how servant-leadership principles travel from Raleigh to Boston. #CaldwellFellows #MITResearch #AIResearch #ServantLeadership #ncstate https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/from-nc-state-to-mit-a-caldwell-fellows-research-journey/
🚀 Caldwell Fellow alert! Gabe Thompson is living the dream this summer at MIT`s famous CSAIL lab, conducting cutting-edge AI research surrounded by humanoid robots and whiteboards full of groundbreaking math. From reading research papers to writing them - and presenting at international conferences! 🤖✨ Swipe to see how servant-leadership principles travel from Raleigh to Boston. #CaldwellFellows #MITResearch #AIResearch #ServantLeadership #ncstate https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/from-nc-state-to-mit-a-caldwell-fellows-research-journey/...
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caldwellfellowsJun 9
Join Janice Odom, Anne Powers, and other Caldwell Fellows at Milner`s in Winston-Salem on Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM for engaging conversation, meaningful connections, and camaraderie. Email Anne Powers to RSVP at aspowers@ncsu.edu.
Join Janice Odom, Anne Powers, and other Caldwell Fellows at Milner`s in Winston-Salem on Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM for engaging conversation, meaningful connections, and camaraderie. Email Anne Powers to RSVP at aspowers@ncsu.edu....
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caldwellfellowsMay 23
What an absolute honor to travel to Japan, explore culture, and learn about leadership at Nagoya university. Countless thanks go to Stephen Sumner, director of @ncjapancenter for his tireless support and leadership that brought this experience to life.
What an absolute honor to travel to Japan, explore culture, and learn about leadership at Nagoya university. Countless thanks go to Stephen Sumner, director of @ncjapancenter for his tireless support and leadership that brought this experience to life....
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caldwellfellowsMay 2
Congratulations to Caldwell Fellows Carrie Horrell, Lucy Polzin, Andrew Hammock, and their senior design team, ClogSense, who took home GOLD at the Engineering Entrepreneurship Program senior design day. Read about their project at https://lnkd.in/g-WXmXMK
Congratulations to Caldwell Fellows Carrie Horrell, Lucy Polzin, Andrew Hammock, and their senior design team, ClogSense, who took home GOLD at the Engineering Entrepreneurship Program senior design day. Read about their project at https://lnkd.in/g-WXmXMK...
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caldwellfellowsMay 1
🎓 Congratulations to the incredible Caldwell Fellows Class of 2025 and our other spring 2025 graduates! As you reflect on your accomplishments throughout the graduation weekend, remember that your journey of leadership, service, and growth is just beginning. You`ve embodied the Caldwell values during your time at NC State, and we can`t wait to see how you`ll continue to make a difference in the world. #CaldwellFellows #NCStateGrad
🎓 Congratulations to the incredible Caldwell Fellows Class of 2025 and our other spring 2025 graduates! As you reflect on your accomplishments throughout the graduation weekend, remember that your journey of leadership, service, and growth is just beginning. You`ve embodied the Caldwell values during your time at NC State, and we can`t wait to see how you`ll continue to make a difference in the world. #CaldwellFellows #NCStateGrad...
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caldwellfellowsApr 9
📚 SERVANT LEADERSHIP IN ACTION 📚 NC State`s Caldwell Fellows program doesn`t just shape students—it creates lifelong servant leaders! Many alumni have continued their commitment to service by returning to campus in professional roles, embodying the program`s core values daily. From student affairs to research administration, these alumni are carrying forward the legacy of Chancellor John T. Caldwell, whose dedication to education and service inspired the program over 50 years ago. "The Caldwell Fellows program gave me the courage to dream bigger," says one alum who now mentors current students. "Now I get to pay that forward every day." Want to learn how the Caldwell experience shapes careers dedicated to leadership and service? Read more about some of these inspiring alumni: https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/caldwell-fellows-alumni-practice-servant-leadership-at-nc-state/ #NCState #CaldwellFellows #ServantLeadership
📚 SERVANT LEADERSHIP IN ACTION 📚 NC State`s Caldwell Fellows program doesn`t just shape students—it creates lifelong servant leaders! Many alumni have continued their commitment to service by returning to campus in professional roles, embodying the program`s core values daily. From student affairs to research administration, these alumni are carrying forward the legacy of Chancellor John T. Caldwell, whose dedication to education and service inspired the program over 50 years ago. "The Caldwell Fellows program gave me the courage to dream bigger," says one alum who now mentors current students. "Now I get to pay that forward every day." Want to learn how the Caldwell experience shapes careers dedicated to leadership and service? Read more about some of these inspiring alumni: https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/caldwell-fellows-alumni-practice-servant-leadership-at-nc-state/ #NCState #CaldwellFellows #ServantLeadership...
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caldwellfellowsApr 2
We`re proud to highlight two outstanding members of our Caldwell family who recently participated in a transformative service experience in Western North Carolina: "This service trip gave more to me than I gave to it," shares Susannah. "The people of western North Carolina inspired me with their resilience, deep faith, gracious hearts, and unwavering love for their neighbors. In a world that can often feel divisive, I was reminded daily that community matters above all else." During their time in Western NC, they participated in an Alternative Service Break focused on Hurricane Helene relief and recovery. Over three full days, they worked tirelessly to help communities still recovering from the devastating floods that sent trillions of gallons of water rushing down the ancient Appalachian mountains. Their service supported a widowed storm survivor, a local thrift shop, and a food pantry that continues to serve those affected by the disaster. Susannah brought fresh perspectives as a current student, while John contributed nearly two decades of professional experience since his time at Caldwell. We thank them and the countless others who are making efforts to restore Western N.C. after Hurricane Helene. John reflects that his Caldwell experience prepared him for a lifetime of service, while Susannah is excited to incorporate these new insights into her ongoing studies. Read more about their impactful work in the full article: https://news.ncsu.edu/2025/03/19/participants-reflect-on-service-experience-in-western-n-c/
We`re proud to highlight two outstanding members of our Caldwell family who recently participated in a transformative service experience in Western North Carolina: "This service trip gave more to me than I gave to it," shares Susannah. "The people of western North Carolina inspired me with their resilience, deep faith, gracious hearts, and unwavering love for their neighbors. In a world that can often feel divisive, I was reminded daily that community matters above all else." During their time in Western NC, they participated in an Alternative Service Break focused on Hurricane Helene relief and recovery. Over three full days, they worked tirelessly to help communities still recovering from the devastating floods that sent trillions of gallons of water rushing down the ancient Appalachian mountains. Their service supported a widowed storm survivor, a local thrift shop, and a food pantry that continues to serve those affected by the disaster. Susannah brought fresh perspectives as a current student, while John contributed nearly two decades of professional experience since his time at Caldwell. We thank them and the countless others who are making efforts to restore Western N.C. after Hurricane Helene. John reflects that his Caldwell experience prepared him for a lifetime of service, while Susannah is excited to incorporate these new insights into her ongoing studies. Read more about their impactful work in the full article: https://news.ncsu.edu/2025/03/19/participants-reflect-on-service-experience-in-western-n-c/...
