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Alumni Stories

Read more about the amazing stories of our alumni.

Dr. Gerald Hawkins standing in front of a whiteboard that says authentic leadership

Three alumni donate $1.2 million in honor of Dr. Hawkins

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Cathy Sigal, Tom Stafford and Mike Constantino — second, third and fourth from the left on the front row, respectively — pose for a photo with past Watauga Medal recipients, members of the NC State University Foundation’s Board of Trustees and other university leaders at the 2023 ceremony. Photo by Marc Hall

Cathy Sigal

Caldwell class of 1976
Awarded the Watauga Medal

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LP Mancini

Caldwell class of 2023
Hiking the Appalachian Trail

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Wolf statue

Chris Verne

Caldwell class of 1989
Service in the tech sector

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Briana Diaz

Caldwell class of 2023
Service with College Advising Corps

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Albert on an abstract background

Albert Whangbo

Caldwell class of 2000
Service as a lifelong process

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Vincent Pearce

Vincent Pearce

Caldwell class of 1978
Service through the government

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DT Oliver at Meals on Wheels

DT Oliver

Caldwell class of 2016
Service through non-profits

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David Shaw

Caldwell class of 1987
Service as a journey

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2022 Awards Dinner Winners

Nora Gardner

Caldwell class of 1994
Service through philanthropy

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The Higdons

John F. Higdon

Caldwell class of 1986
Service through philanthropy

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Katherine Drake Stowe headshot

Katherine Drake Stowe

Caldwell class of 2009
Service through leadership

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