Stories

Sep 24, 2024

September 2024 Dinner Seminar Recap

The September Dinner Seminar centered on the theme of citizenship, exploring its significance and relevance to each fellow. The event featured guest speaker Cyrus Rad, class of 2021, who introduced… 

Sep 23, 2024

Artistic Pursuit

Arts studies alumna Sabrina Hurtado is leveraging their degree to design programs at the North Carolina Museum of Art for teens and college students. 

Sep 12, 2024

Wilderness Expedition & Legacy

Dr. Jerry Barker, former associate vice chancellor for student affairs and student health services director at NC State, as well as his presidency of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, has devoted… 

Sep 3, 2024

2024 Experiential Learning Poster Presentations

After a summer spent traveling, interning, and exploring new opportunities, the Caldwell Fellows returned to Talley Student Union to reconnect and share their summer experiences. Each year, many fellows utilize… 

Aug 5, 2024

Spotlight: Service & Growth in Philadelphia

Teaching and Learning in a Dynamic Environment  Maia’s daily routine involved collaborating with fellow student teachers in a supportive and fun environment, receiving regular coaching from professional educators, and engaging… 

Jul 24, 2024

Spotlight: Experiential learning & teaching in Rwanda

Teaching and learning across cultures Lucas’s summer experience centered around educational engagement. Partnering with Rwandan university students for translation and teaching support, Lucas and his peers introduced active learning principles… 

Jul 9, 2024

Spotlight: Exploring historic Tuscany with study abroad

Two Fellows, Olivia Townsend and Oliver Walters-Clift, embarked on an unforgettable journey through the University Honors Program Florence summer study abroad this summer. They each immersed themselves in Florence, Italy’s… 

May 16, 2024

Farewell Class of ’24

Throughout the last four years of academic and personal championship, the Caldwell  Fellows class of 2024 has finally crossed the finish line of their undergraduate studies, marking the beginning of… 

May 8, 2024

Spotlight: Lainey Volz, Class of 2026, Fashion Forward

Lainey’s journey towards becoming a Fashion Designer began in second grade, fueled by her passion for sewing and supported by her parents. Spending countless afternoons and weekends honing her craft,… 

Apr 29, 2024

Many Healthy Pursuits

For graduating senior Abdullah Zaben, attending NC State has been about much more than just classrooms and textbooks. The Caldwell Fellow’s extracurricular activities have helped his community in extraordinary ways while also preparing him for his next big step.