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Nov 11, 2021

Military Veteran Marc Mathews’ Career Designing Protective Equipment Took Him All Over the World

After interrupting his studies for a tour in the Marines, Mathews returned to NC State “duly motivated and focused.” 

Nov 11, 2021

An Extraordinary Gift Honors NC State’s Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students

NC State alumnus and former officer in the U.S. Navy Jeff Wright has made a gift to name the Jeffrey Wright Military and Veteran Services program. His support will benefit the university’s more than 2,000 self-identified veterans and children or spouses of veterans and strengthens NC State’s reputation as a military-friendly school. 

Nov 9, 2021

Boots on the Ground Program Expands Reach of Veteran Apprenticeship Farming in North Carolina

NC State faculty member’s newly awarded NIFA grant will provide long-term training to veterans who are interested in farming. 

Aug 9, 2021

Finance to Philanthropy: Bud Murphy ’69 Gains Pride in Textile Degree

Four years ago, alumnus Bud Murphy ’69 attended a luncheon where David Hinks, dean of the Wilson College of Textiles, was the lead speaker. Murphy has been more engaged in the college’s work, with a particular pride in its military-related projects, ever since. 

Aug 5, 2021

AI Academy Partners with Booz Allen Hamilton To Help Veterans, Transitioning Service Members Grow Skills in Artificial Intelligence

Booz Allen Hamilton, a global technology consulting firm with expertise in analytics, digital, engineering and cyber technology, has partnered with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy to train their employees to meet a growing demand for talent in the area of artificial intelligence. 

Jun 22, 2021

Farm Credit Associations of NC Supports Soldier to Ag Program

The Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina, the leading provider of credit to farmers and rural residents in North Carolina, has made a generous $30,000 gift to NC State’s Soldier to Agriculture Program. The five-week program — offered through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Agricultural Institute — provides in-depth career introductions and hands-on training to help veterans make the transition from military service to a career in agriculture, North Carolina’s top industry. In addition, the Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina has been named a 2021-2022 sponsor of the program. 

Jun 14, 2021

Leading the Charge

Major Luke High, MBA ’16, is part of a trailblazing effort to transform the practice of marketing within the U.S. Army and the Directorate of Admissions at the United States Military Academy West Point. 

Jun 10, 2021

Clinical Mental Health Grad Makes an Impact with the Military

Sybil McCarrol earned her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling this spring. A Navy veteran and Army spouse, McCarrol is fulfilling her goal of working with the military community, veterans and their families and feels lucky to be able to work in a military setting. 

May 5, 2021

Active Duty Animal Science: Olivia Jones Pursues Her Passion

When Olivia Jones graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2017, she had two dreams –– to serve her country in the military and become a veterinarian. Now, as a graduating student in NC State’s online Master of Animal Science, she’s doing both.  Jones is an active duty Air Force officer, working … Continue reading Active Duty Animal Science: Olivia Jones Pursues Her Passion → 

Apr 1, 2021

Focus on Career Earns NC State Vet Med Student Military Scholarship

The class of 2024’s Chalise Brown marches to a different drummer. That approach has earned her a United States Army Health Professions Scholarship.