Category: Alumni

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Oct 15, 2020

Patience Is The Key (To Your New Home)

Three NC State alumni share advice about navigating a seller's housing market.

Holding a microphone. Abby Labar interviews two Carolina Hurricanes players

Nov 13, 2019  |  Alumni

How I Think and Do: In-Game Host Abby Labar

Alumna Abby Labar (Communication '17) is the in-game host for the Carolina Hurricanes. See how she uses what she learned at NC State to bring people together.

students cross brickyard in 1980s

Nov 13, 2019  |  Alumni

Back in My Day: Alumni Share Highlights Through the Years

NC State student leaders spanning four decades reflect on the most memorable moments of their era, the best places on campus to hang out and where they headed for late-night eats.

books on window sill inside Books and Beans

Nov 13, 2019  |  Alumni

Books and Beans: Bestselling Author Stirs Coffee, Conversation

Her debut novel now a bestseller, alumna Etaf Rum is sharing her love of writing at her new coffee shop in Rocky Mount.

A hand holds up an archival photo of NC State's Tompkins Hall, in front of the Tompkins Hall of today.

May 1, 2019

Then and Now: Alumni Share Their Stories

The road leads in myriad ways after graduation. See where it's taken some of our amazing alumni.

After working as a sports media producer for Fox Sports, DirectTV and AT&T, alumnus John Ward has gained a reputation as an industry “startup guy.” Give him a concept and a budget, and he’ll give you a new studio, a new show, a new channel.

Nov 14, 2018  |  Alumni

Distinguished Alumnus Shares Stories from His Career in Sports Media

After working as a sports media producer for Fox Sports, DirectTV and AT&T, alumnus John Ward has gained a reputation as an industry “startup guy.” Give him a concept and a budget, and he’ll give you a new studio, a new show, a new channel.

Sandwich sitting on plate

Nov 14, 2018  |  Interdisciplinary Studies

A Table for All

Operating with a flexible "pay-what-you-can" model, alumna Maggie Kane's A Place at the Table cafe nourishes bodies and souls in downtown Raleigh.

Tyler Dukes talks to a coworker in the newsroom

Apr 27, 2018  |  Alumni

Alum Takes High-Tech Approach to Investigative Journalism

Alum Tyler Dukes is a public records reporter. That’s his official title, at least. You could also call him a data curator, web developer or open government advocate.

Bryan Hum and Laura Wilkinson

Oct 10, 2017  |  Alumni

College Pals Create Government Scholarship

A new scholarship created by two longtime friends will benefit students pursuing careers in the federal government.

Photo of Ted Kemp.

Oct 10, 2017  |  Alumni

CNBC Editor Benefits from the Broad Perspective

On his journey from timid teenager to accomplished journalist, Ted Kemp says NC State challenged him to think in new ways.