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
Principled reflection
Personal development
Rigorous integrity
Academic excellence
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.
Learn more about our selection criteria and application process
caldwellfellowsDec 4
Through their work in GIS, the Caldwell Fellows team serves as a link between technology and community development to ensure that Habitat for Humanity’s mission is successful in rural areas. They strive to make a tangible difference in the lives of the communities they serve, embodying the organization’s vision of a world where everyone has access to a safe and affordable place to call home 🏡 🏘️
Through their work in GIS, the Caldwell Fellows team serves as a link between technology and community development to ensure that Habitat for Humanity’s mission is successful in rural areas. They strive to make a tangible difference in the lives of the communities they serve, embodying the organization’s vision of a world where everyone has access to a safe and affordable place to call home 🏡 🏘️ ...
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caldwellfellowsNov 15
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | Creativity: Shrihan Dadi, Class of 2025 talks about how he overcomes creative blocks, and his tried and true method is to "switch up the rhythm style and add more color to your music. Sometimes, it can be hard because you have been used to following the rules for so long. But, it is necessary if you want to be creative" 🎶
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | Creativity: Shrihan Dadi, Class of 2025 talks about how he overcomes creative blocks, and his tried and true method is to "switch up the rhythm style and add more color to your music. Sometimes, it can be hard because you have been used to following the rules for so long. But, it is necessary if you want to be creative" 🎶 ...
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caldwellfellowsNov 13
This service learning team is honored to be able to partner with Neighbor2Neighbor. This organization does incredible work in the Raleigh community to serve underserved students through tutoring and other programs. They are pivotal as they provide students with care, support, and resources. 📚
This service learning team is honored to be able to partner with Neighbor2Neighbor. This organization does incredible work in the Raleigh community to serve underserved students through tutoring and other programs. They are pivotal as they provide students with care, support, and resources. 📚 ...
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caldwellfellowsNov 3
While the team has many goals for this semester, their collective goal is to get outside to experience nature and agriculture so close to campus while constantly learning about the hidden needs of the Raleigh community and how the service team can help. 👩🌾👨🌾
While the team has many goals for this semester, their collective goal is to get outside to experience nature and agriculture so close to campus while constantly learning about the hidden needs of the Raleigh community and how the service team can help. 👩🌾👨🌾 ...
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caldwellfellowsOct 30
First years! Mark your calendar for November 10th to connect with current Caldwell Fellows! Meet us at the Caldwell Office in Pullen Hall from 11a-1p, See you there!
First years! Mark your calendar for November 10th to connect with current Caldwell Fellows! Meet us at the Caldwell Office in Pullen Hall from 11a-1p, See you there! ...
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caldwellfellowsOct 24
We are humbled to announce three donors have honored Dr. Gerald Hawkins, former Director of the Caldwell Fellows Program, by contributing gifts totaling $1.2 million to the Gerald G. Hawkins/Caldwell Fellows Program Endowment. Read more at https://news.giving.ncsu.edu/2023/10/thinking-big-three-donors-honor-dr-gerald-hawkins-with-gifts-to-caldwell-fellows-program/?utm_source=NC+State+Philanthropy+in+the+News&utm_campaign=1f309b82d1-pin_email_digest_rss_mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_05af8728e0-1f309b82d1-106623400
We are humbled to announce three donors have honored Dr. Gerald Hawkins, former Director of the Caldwell Fellows Program, by contributing gifts totaling $1.2 million to the Gerald G. Hawkins/Caldwell Fellows Program Endowment. Read more at https://news.giving.ncsu.edu/2023/10/thinking-big-three-donors-honor-dr-gerald-hawkins-with-gifts-to-caldwell-fellows-program/?utm_source=NC+State+Philanthropy+in+the+News&utm_campaign=1f309b82d1-pin_email_digest_rss_mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_05af8728e0-1f309b82d1-106623400 ...
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caldwellfellowsOct 16
Another successful Dinner Seminar is on the books! Thank you to all the faculty and staff guests who joined us and special thanks to our panelists Med Byrd, Micky Fearn, and April Hix Morrison. Dr. Odom and Shelley Smith facilitated a fantastic conversation about authenticity.
Another successful Dinner Seminar is on the books! Thank you to all the faculty and staff guests who joined us and special thanks to our panelists Med Byrd, Micky Fearn, and April Hix Morrison. Dr. Odom and Shelley Smith facilitated a fantastic conversation about authenticity. ...
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caldwellfellowsOct 12
Interested in the Caldwell Fellows Program? Join us at a Mystery Service Saturday on October 21 to learn more. Sign up using the QR code.
Big thanks to our partners in Outdoor Adventures for leading an overnight to Linville Gorge! What a great way to greet the Autumn! ...
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caldwellfellowsSep 22
Congratulations to Cathy Sigal on her recent receipt of the Watauga Medal! The Watauga Medal honors those who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the university. Learn more at https://news.giving.ncsu.edu/2023/09/three-2023-watauga-medal-recipients-honored/
Congratulations to Cathy Sigal on her recent receipt of the Watauga Medal! The Watauga Medal honors those who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the university. Learn more at https://news.giving.ncsu.edu/2023/09/three-2023-watauga-medal-recipients-honored/ ...
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caldwellfellowsSep 14
Participating in internships allows students to dive into the working world of their chosen field of study, deepening their knowledge of the careers they may choose to pursue while opening their perspective to some of the possibilities the world has to offer. Tyler Void, Class of 2023, interned with ExxonMobil over the summer while majoring in Chemical Engineering.
Want to read about his lessons learned? Read all the details in our latest student spotlight!
Participating in internships allows students to dive into the working world of their chosen field of study, deepening their knowledge of the careers they may choose to pursue while opening their perspective to some of the possibilities the world has to offer. Tyler Void, Class of 2023, interned with ExxonMobil over the summer while majoring in Chemical Engineering.
Want to read about his lessons learned? Read all the details in our latest student spotlight!
