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 limitations, 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.
caldwellfellowsNov 7
We encourage you to attend our upcoming Caldwell Connections event in Witherspoon Hall on Nov 18! Join us for a casual conversation with current and prospective Fellows. It’s drop in, so show up and leave as you wish! See you there!
We encourage you to attend our upcoming Caldwell Connections event in Witherspoon Hall on Nov 18! Join us for a casual conversation with current and prospective Fellows. It’s drop in, so show up and leave as you wish! See you there!...
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caldwellfellowsNov 3
Motivated by compassion and a lifelong desire to help others, Mesha Strickland (’27) is defining leadership through empathy, reflection, and care. As she pursues her path in medicine, she’s learning that meaningful impact starts with listening, collaboration, and showing up for others every day.
“Leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about working with others to make a difference together.”
Read more at our link in bio! #CaldwellFellows #ThinkBIG
Motivated by compassion and a lifelong desire to help others, Mesha Strickland (’27) is defining leadership through empathy, reflection, and care. As she pursues her path in medicine, she’s learning that meaningful impact starts with listening, collaboration, and showing up for others every day.
“Leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about working with others to make a difference together.”
Read more at our link in bio! #CaldwellFellows #ThinkBIG...
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caldwellfellowsOct 29
Grounded in compassion and driven by curiosity, Armaan Raina (‘27) is cultivating servant leadership through science, service, and self-discovery. Through the Caldwell Fellows program, he continues to grow in self-awareness and purpose, striving to make a positive difference in every community he’s part of.
“To me, leadership and service have never felt like interests as much as integral parts of life that I happen to enjoy.”
Read more at our link in bio! #CaldwellFellows #ThinkBIG
Grounded in compassion and driven by curiosity, Armaan Raina (‘27) is cultivating servant leadership through science, service, and self-discovery. Through the Caldwell Fellows program, he continues to grow in self-awareness and purpose, striving to make a positive difference in every community he’s part of.
“To me, leadership and service have never felt like interests as much as integral parts of life that I happen to enjoy.”
Read more at our link in bio! #CaldwellFellows #ThinkBIG...
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caldwellfellowsOct 16
We welcome you to attend our upcoming virtual recruitment event! Visit the QR code or our link in bio to RSVP for the Google Meet link.
Day two at @ccldotorg. Practicing the art of deliberation. #leadershipdevelopment...
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caldwellfellowsOct 13
We had a fantastic evening of fellowship at Oden Brewing Co. Triad area alumni had the chance to mix and mingle with members of the Class of 2027 before their leadership intensive at the @ccldotorg Center for Creative Leadership. Thanks to everyone who came out.
We had a fantastic evening of fellowship at Oden Brewing Co. Triad area alumni had the chance to mix and mingle with members of the Class of 2027 before their leadership intensive at the @ccldotorg Center for Creative Leadership. Thanks to everyone who came out....
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caldwellfellowsOct 8
From tailgates to technology.
Paul Mobley (‘06) turned a simple idea to “make game days greener” into a campus-wide sustainability effort that still lives on today. What started as a Caldwell Fellows project became a lifelong passion for environmental innovation. Read more about it at the link in our bio! 🌎🐺 #CaldwellFellows #ThinkAndDo #NCState
Paul Mobley (‘06) turned a simple idea to “make game days greener” into a campus-wide sustainability effort that still lives on today. What started as a Caldwell Fellows project became a lifelong passion for environmental innovation. Read more about it at the link in our bio! 🌎🐺 #CaldwellFellows #ThinkAndDo #NCState...
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caldwellfellowsOct 1
We welcome you to attend our upcoming virtual recruitment events! Visit the QR code or our link in bio to RSVP for the Google Meet link.
We welcome you to attend our upcoming virtual recruitment events! Visit the QR code or our link in bio to RSVP for the Google Meet link....
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caldwellfellowsOct 1
Support your PAW-sions with @caldwellfellows and @ncstatealumni during Red & White Week! Sponsor a student, honor your class, or celebrate someone special. Your dedication sign will shine on the Court of North Carolina! A gift of any size has an impact.
Donate at the link in bio. #SupportYourPawsions #NCState #GoPack
Support your PAW-sions with @caldwellfellows and @ncstatealumni during Red & White Week! Sponsor a student, honor your class, or celebrate someone special. Your dedication sign will shine on the Court of North Carolina! A gift of any size has an impact.
Donate at the link in bio. #SupportYourPawsions #NCState #GoPack...
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caldwellfellowsSep 10
The Caldwell Fellows took over New York City for Labor Day Weekend! For this year’s Urban Adventure, a group of Fellows visited The Big Apple to dive into the city’s rich immigrant history, touch base with our alumni network, and draw connections to their past, present, and future. Read more on our website blog, link in bio!
The Caldwell Fellows took over New York City for Labor Day Weekend! For this year’s Urban Adventure, a group of Fellows visited The Big Apple to dive into the city’s rich immigrant history, touch base with our alumni network, and draw connections to their past, present, and future. Read more on our website blog, link in bio!...
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caldwellfellowsSep 10
We welcome you to attend our upcoming Caldwell in Action event, where we mobilize current and prospective Caldwell Fellows to network and connect while serving our NC State community! Sign up with the QR code or at the link in bio!
We welcome you to attend our upcoming Caldwell in Action event, where we mobilize current and prospective Caldwell Fellows to network and connect while serving our NC State community! Sign up with the QR code or at the link in bio!...
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caldwellfellowsAug 25
👷♀️✨Construction taught Kaitlyn that the strongest foundation is authenticity✨👷♀️ This summer, Caldwell Fellow Kaitlyn Gainey learned that building in construction means more than concrete and steel—it’s about trust, authenticity, and growth.
“Being authentic changes your perception, it changes others’ perception of you, and it allows you to accomplish things you never thought possible.”
👷♀️✨Construction taught Kaitlyn that the strongest foundation is authenticity✨👷♀️ This summer, Caldwell Fellow Kaitlyn Gainey learned that building in construction means more than concrete and steel—it’s about trust, authenticity, and growth.
“Being authentic changes your perception, it changes others’ perception of you, and it allows you to accomplish things you never thought possible.”
