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.
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.)...
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caldwellfellowsOct 24
Suchir Madap (`26, second from the right) and his team of young entrepreneurs won big at the "Minute to Pitch It" competition on campus. Their winning prototype of a wearable health device that tracks heart health was a big hit. Learn more about Suchir`s team and the impact of Caldwell Fellows on his leadership style at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/student-spotlight-suchir-madap-26/ and learn more about their award-winning project at https://cardiasight.webflow.io/
Suchir Madap (`26, second from the right) and his team of young entrepreneurs won big at the "Minute to Pitch It" competition on campus. Their winning prototype of a wearable health device that tracks heart health was a big hit. Learn more about Suchir`s team and the impact of Caldwell Fellows on his leadership style at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/student-spotlight-suchir-madap-26/ and learn more about their award-winning project at https://cardiasight.webflow.io/...
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caldwellfellowsOct 24
The world needs leadership. Everyday leadership. The Caldwell Fellows application is now in Pack Assist for the Class of 2028. Applications are open through January 5. Learn more about eligibility, requirements, and more at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/admissions-overview/
The world needs leadership. Everyday leadership. The Caldwell Fellows application is now in Pack Assist for the Class of 2028. Applications are open through January 5. Learn more about eligibility, requirements, and more at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/admissions-overview/...
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caldwellfellowsOct 21
Last night`s dinner seminar included NC State faculty and staff guests accompanying current Fellows as we discussed civic engagement and practiced civil discourse. Read more at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/october-2024-dinner-seminar-recap/
Last night`s dinner seminar included NC State faculty and staff guests accompanying current Fellows as we discussed civic engagement and practiced civil discourse. Read more at https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/october-2024-dinner-seminar-recap/...
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caldwellfellowsOct 17
Kudos to the Class of 2026 for engaging deeply in the leadership-intensive training at the Center for Creative Leadership over Fall Break 2024! Learn more about this fantastic, long-standing partnership between the Caldwell Fellows Program and CCL, made possible in large part by a generous gift from a Caldwell alum. https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/ccl26/
Kudos to the Class of 2026 for engaging deeply in the leadership-intensive training at the Center for Creative Leadership over Fall Break 2024! Learn more about this fantastic, long-standing partnership between the Caldwell Fellows Program and CCL, made possible in large part by a generous gift from a Caldwell alum. https://caldwellfellows.ncsu.edu/ccl26/...
We want to say "thank you" to everyone who attended the second annual Caldwell Family Breakfast. And an even bigger thank you to the student members of our Stakeholder Engagement team who planned the program and facilitated the event. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning! #CaldwellFellows
We want to say "thank you" to everyone who attended the second annual Caldwell Family Breakfast. And an even bigger thank you to the student members of our Stakeholder Engagement team who planned the program and facilitated the event. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning! #CaldwellFellows...
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caldwellfellowsSep 27
Congratulations to Suhcir Madap `26. Suchir was part of the team that was awarded an Entrepalooza Minute To Pitch It fund. Raghav Sriram, Suchir Madap, Siri Mudunuri took home $2,250 for the Judge`s Choice Award. They pitched CardiaSight: wearable ECG for hassle-free heart monitoring.
Congratulations to Suhcir Madap `26. Suchir was part of the team that was awarded an Entrepalooza Minute To Pitch It fund. Raghav Sriram, Suchir Madap, Siri Mudunuri took home $2,250 for the Judge`s Choice Award. They pitched CardiaSight: wearable ECG for hassle-free heart monitoring....
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caldwellfellowsSep 26
A big thank you to Sean MacKay, an Architecture major from Cary, NC (originally from Wayland, MA), for his leadership as the service-learning team coordinator for Neighbor to Neighbor in the Caldwell Fellows Sophomore Seminar! Sean is dedicated to empowering his team members to serve in their unique capacities and fostering a growing relationship between the Neighbor to Neighbor and Caldwell communities. His commitment to empathy and shared vision is truly inspiring. #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #NeighborToNeighbor #LeadershipInAction #CommunityEmpowerment
A big thank you to Sean MacKay, an Architecture major from Cary, NC (originally from Wayland, MA), for his leadership as the service-learning team coordinator for Neighbor to Neighbor in the Caldwell Fellows Sophomore Seminar! Sean is dedicated to empowering his team members to serve in their unique capacities and fostering a growing relationship between the Neighbor to Neighbor and Caldwell communities. His commitment to empathy and shared vision is truly inspiring. #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #NeighborToNeighbor #LeadershipInAction #CommunityEmpowerment...
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caldwellfellowsSep 25
A huge thank you to Simon McNair, a junior studying Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Asheville, NC, for his leadership as coordinator of the Habitat for Humanity service-learning team in the Caldwell Fellows Sophomore Seminar! Simon and his team are piloting a project to develop a database that supports Habitat`s mission and lays the groundwork for future Caldwell groups. His creativity and dedication to achieving shared goals are making a real impact. #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #HabitatForHumanity #LeadershipInAction #CommunityImpact
A huge thank you to Simon McNair, a junior studying Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Asheville, NC, for his leadership as coordinator of the Habitat for Humanity service-learning team in the Caldwell Fellows Sophomore Seminar! Simon and his team are piloting a project to develop a database that supports Habitat`s mission and lays the groundwork for future Caldwell groups. His creativity and dedication to achieving shared goals are making a real impact. #CaldwellFellows #ServiceLearning #HabitatForHumanity #LeadershipInAction #CommunityImpact...
