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Jul 2, 2025

From NC State to MIT: A Caldwell Fellow’s Research Journey

Gabe Thompson, a member of the Caldwell Fellows Class of 2026, is spending his summer at one of the world’s most prestigious research institutions. Gabe, who is double majoring in… 

Apr 8, 2025

Caldwell Fellows Alumni Practice Servant Leadership at NC State

NC State University boasts a remarkable connection to the Caldwell Fellows program, with over 20 of its faculty and staff members being former Fellows. These individuals exemplify servant leadership in their… 

Feb 27, 2025

Student Spotlight: Sam Blancas (`26)

Adapting and Leading: My Co-Op Experience with Crowder Construction Throughout my co-op experience with Crowder Construction, I had the opportunity to step into the role of a project engineer, gaining… 

Nov 5, 2024

The Power of Professional Coaching in the Caldwell Fellows Program

Professional coaching has long played a central role in the Caldwell Fellows Program, offering unique support and mentorship for students in their junior year. Through one-on-one coaching, students dive deep… 

Oct 24, 2024

Student Spotlight: Suchir Madap (`26)

Suchir Madap, class of 2026, is studying Computer Science and has embarked on an entrepreneurial journey through his startup, CardiaSight. He always knew he wanted to be in an industry… 

Sep 25, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Libby Indermaur (`19) Serving a distinct population

During the spring 2024 semester, doctoral student Libby Indermaur was a teaching assistant in Professor Emeritus Bill Fry’s plant pathology course at the Cayuga Correctional Facility in Moravia, New York.… 

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… 

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…