Stories

Apr 28, 2020

Longtime 4-H Friend and Author Wins Again

Longtime 4-H friend and supporter James W. Clark Jr. was recently named winner of the North Carolina Humanities Council’s prestigious John Tyler Caldwell Award for the Humanities. 

Dec 17, 2019

A Vision for Doing Good

Layne Baker, a first-generation college student from rural North Carolina graduating in December, used his time at NC State and in the Caldwell Fellows program to show others in a similar situation that college is attainable for them as well. 

Dec 6, 2019

Creating a Lasting Legacy to the College of Design

By Stuart Hall As Bill Dove shares stories about his 86 years of life, some of the names and dates are admittedly a little blurred.  […] 

Sep 4, 2019

Preserving History Through Design + Build

In the summer of 2019, the College of Design’s architecture Design + Build studio brought to life a unique way to preserve the history of Princeville, NC. 

Aug 2, 2019

Meet Caldwell Fellows Intern Erica Lisowe

Major: Biological Engineering Concentration: Ecological Engineering Classification: Junior Hometown: Raleigh, NC  Caldwell Fellows Class of 2021 The Caldwell Fellows Program is developing the next generation… 

Apr 10, 2019

Student Body President Jess Errico pursues engineering and advocacy

For 2018-19 Student Body President (SBP) Jess Errico, pursuing an engineering degree didn’t mean she had to give up her advocacy goals. 

Feb 18, 2019

A Love for Students — and Cats, Too

Sandy Thach spent her NC State career helping students achieve their academic dreams. In retirement, she’s helping them even more. Thach came to the college in 1983 as an administrative assistant for the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, helping selected students to receive prestigious scholarships from the NC Fellows and Caldwell Scholars programs (now … Continue reading A Love for Students — and Cats, Too → 

Jan 8, 2019

Philanthropy Helps ‘What If’ Become ‘What Is’ for 2013 Graduates

KeJuan Weaver, Hillary Spangler and Andrew Miller have turned “what if” into “what is” since graduating from NC State in 2013. See how this impressive group of alumni has embraced Think and Do. 

Dec 18, 2018

Caldwell Fellows Think Big about Leadership

A gift from program alumnus Jeff Williams will ensure life-changing experiences at the Center for Creative Leadership for future Fellows. 

Dec 5, 2018

Statistics Alumna Makes Pledge to Create Professorships, Scholarships

Nancy Ridenhour is giving back to NC State with a substantial planned gift to the college that will support students and faculty.