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.
👷♀️✨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.”
🚀 Meet Sydney Jett, Class of `25! This Charlotte native majors in Psychology and English with a Linguistics concentration while expanding the SATELLITE program`s reach and impact. Sydney`s mission is to unite perspectives around shared goals, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. She`s passionate about helping her team discover creative ways to strengthen the program`s community presence! 🌟 #CaldwellFellows #SATELLITECamp #YouthDevelopment #ServiceLearning #NCState
🚀 Meet Sydney Jett, Class of `25! This Charlotte native majors in Psychology and English with a Linguistics concentration while expanding the SATELLITE program`s reach and impact. Sydney`s mission is to unite perspectives around shared goals, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. She`s passionate about helping her team discover creative ways to strengthen the program`s community presence! 🌟 #CaldwellFellows #SATELLITECamp #YouthDevelopment #ServiceLearning #NCState...
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caldwellfellowsAug 24
🌿 Introducing Kirk Porter, Class of `27! This Apex-born Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture student is making waves at Walnut Creek Wetland Center. Kirk is excited to build lasting relationships while advancing environmental conservation efforts in Raleigh. His goal? Creating meaningful contributions to the Center`s restorative legacy while providing personal growth opportunities for his entire team! 🌊 #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #WetlandConservation #NCState
🌿 Introducing Kirk Porter, Class of `27! This Apex-born Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture student is making waves at Walnut Creek Wetland Center. Kirk is excited to build lasting relationships while advancing environmental conservation efforts in Raleigh. His goal? Creating meaningful contributions to the Center`s restorative legacy while providing personal growth opportunities for his entire team! 🌊 #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #WetlandConservation #NCState...
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caldwellfellowsAug 23
🌱 Spotlight on Ella Murphy, Class of `26! This Asheville native is studying Electrical Engineering with a focus on Renewable Energy Systems while leading our InterFaith Food Shuttle Farm team. Ella is committed to developing her communication and organizational skills while empowering her students to grow as servant leaders. She`s excited to cultivate both crops and meaningful connections! 🚜 #CaldwellFellows #SustainableAgriculture #ServiceLearning #RenewableEnergy #NCState
🌱 Spotlight on Ella Murphy, Class of `26! This Asheville native is studying Electrical Engineering with a focus on Renewable Energy Systems while leading our InterFaith Food Shuttle Farm team. Ella is committed to developing her communication and organizational skills while empowering her students to grow as servant leaders. She`s excited to cultivate both crops and meaningful connections! 🚜 #CaldwellFellows #SustainableAgriculture #ServiceLearning #RenewableEnergy #NCState...
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caldwellfellowsAug 22
📚 Meet Lelani Williamson, Class of `27! This English major from Cary is uncovering the rich history of Dix Hospital through her leadership of the Dorothea Dix Conservancy team. Lelani is dedicated to helping her team members discover their unique strengths and leverage them as valuable assets for the Conservancy. Together, they`re capturing important stories that preserve our community`s heritage! ✨ #CaldwellFellows #HistoryMatters #ServiceLearning #DixPark #NCState
📚 Meet Lelani Williamson, Class of `27! This English major from Cary is uncovering the rich history of Dix Hospital through her leadership of the Dorothea Dix Conservancy team. Lelani is dedicated to helping her team members discover their unique strengths and leverage them as valuable assets for the Conservancy. Together, they`re capturing important stories that preserve our community`s heritage! ✨ #CaldwellFellows #HistoryMatters #ServiceLearning #DixPark #NCState...
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caldwellfellowsAug 21
🌟 Meet Ella Matischak, Class of `25! This Chapel Hill native is studying Animal Science and Spanish while leading our Open Door Clinic service-learning team. Ella is passionate about strengthening the bonds between patients and staff at Urban Ministries` Open Door Clinic, helping her team discover more about themselves and their community along the way. Ready to make meaningful connections and learn alongside her Fellow Fellows! 💙 #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #CommunityImpact #NCState
🌟 Meet Ella Matischak, Class of `25! This Chapel Hill native is studying Animal Science and Spanish while leading our Open Door Clinic service-learning team. Ella is passionate about strengthening the bonds between patients and staff at Urban Ministries` Open Door Clinic, helping her team discover more about themselves and their community along the way. Ready to make meaningful connections and learn alongside her Fellow Fellows! 💙 #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #CommunityImpact #NCState...
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caldwellfellowsAug 20
✨ Servant leadership never goes out of style. ✨ Lainey Volz (Class of 2026) is proving that empathy, feedback, and creativity are as essential in fashion as they are in leadership. She worked with Victoria’s Secret as a PINK Apparel Design Intern.
“Mistakes are part of the process—and an opportunity for growth.” 🌹👗
✨ Servant leadership never goes out of style. ✨ Lainey Volz (Class of 2026) is proving that empathy, feedback, and creativity are as essential in fashion as they are in leadership. She worked with Victoria’s Secret as a PINK Apparel Design Intern.
“Mistakes are part of the process—and an opportunity for growth.” 🌹👗
🎬 Introducing Camille Dunn, Class of `27! This Film and Communications major from Rocky Mount (with a zoology minor!) is bringing her passion for Neighbor to Neighbor to her TA role. Camille is excited to share her love for N2N while developing her leadership skills and helping improve the Raleigh community alongside its amazing youth! 🌟 #CaldwellFellows #NeighborToNeighbor #YouthEmpowerment #ServiceLearning #NCState
🎬 Introducing Camille Dunn, Class of `27! This Film and Communications major from Rocky Mount (with a zoology minor!) is bringing her passion for Neighbor to Neighbor to her TA role. Camille is excited to share her love for N2N while developing her leadership skills and helping improve the Raleigh community alongside its amazing youth! 🌟 #CaldwellFellows #NeighborToNeighbor #YouthEmpowerment #ServiceLearning #NCState...
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caldwellfellowsAug 19
🔨 Meet Simon McNair, Class of `26! This Biological and Agricultural Engineering senior from Asheville is returning for his second year as our Habitat for Humanity TA. Simon is excited to work with a new team of sophomores while building on past successes and finding innovative ways to create lasting impact for both Caldwell Fellows and Habitat families! 🏠 #CaldwellFellows #HabitatForHumanity #ServiceLearning #CommunityBuilding #NCState
🔨 Meet Simon McNair, Class of `26! This Biological and Agricultural Engineering senior from Asheville is returning for his second year as our Habitat for Humanity TA. Simon is excited to work with a new team of sophomores while building on past successes and finding innovative ways to create lasting impact for both Caldwell Fellows and Habitat families! 🏠 #CaldwellFellows #HabitatForHumanity #ServiceLearning #CommunityBuilding #NCState...
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caldwellfellowsAug 18
We welcome you to attend our upcoming recruitment events and wish you a wonderful #WolfpackWelcomeWeek!
We welcome you to attend our upcoming recruitment events and wish you a wonderful #WolfpackWelcomeWeek!...
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caldwellfellowsAug 18
We are celebrating our Caldwell Fellows Seminar Teaching Assistants this week, starting with Hannah Sawulski, Class of `27! This Spanish Education major from Greensboro (with a TEFL minor) serves as our Class TA for the Sophomore Seminar. Hannah is focused on strengthening her ability to communicate a shared vision while building meaningful relationships with our newest Caldwell Fellows class. Ready to inspire and connect! 🌟 #CaldwellFellows #Education #Leadership #ServiceLearning #NCState
We are celebrating our Caldwell Fellows Seminar Teaching Assistants this week, starting with Hannah Sawulski, Class of `27! This Spanish Education major from Greensboro (with a TEFL minor) serves as our Class TA for the Sophomore Seminar. Hannah is focused on strengthening her ability to communicate a shared vision while building meaningful relationships with our newest Caldwell Fellows class. Ready to inspire and connect! 🌟 #CaldwellFellows #Education #Leadership #ServiceLearning #NCState...
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caldwellfellowsAug 11
✨ From gratitude to growth ✨ Caldwell Fellow Mahika Patil (`27) just wrapped up her Software Engineering internship @Google, where she learned that leadership isn`t about having all the answers—it`s about how we listen and learn together 💭 Her biggest takeaway? The most meaningful leadership moments happened during team soap-making (yes, really! 🧼), walking to lunch, and practicing gratitude in everyday interactions. "Being a Caldwell Fellow means I don`t have to lead or grow alone" 🤝 https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/gratitude-and-growth-a-mahika-patils-journey-in-tech-leadership/
✨ From gratitude to growth ✨ Caldwell Fellow Mahika Patil (`27) just wrapped up her Software Engineering internship @Google, where she learned that leadership isn`t about having all the answers—it`s about how we listen and learn together 💭 Her biggest takeaway? The most meaningful leadership moments happened during team soap-making (yes, really! 🧼), walking to lunch, and practicing gratitude in everyday interactions. "Being a Caldwell Fellow means I don`t have to lead or grow alone" 🤝 https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/gratitude-and-growth-a-mahika-patils-journey-in-tech-leadership/...
