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October 27, 2021

NC State Names New Dean of Poole College of Management

Frank Buckless has been named Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Dean of the Poole College of Management after a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective on July 1.

Most recently, Buckless served as interim dean and Matthew and Ruth Keen Faculty Fellow. He has been a faculty member in the Department of Accounting at NC State since 1989. He served as KPMG Professor and head of the department for 18 years and also as associate dean for faculty and academic affairs.

Read the full announcement »

Graduate Reflections on the Wolfpack Experience

NC State will confer 707 undergraduate degrees and 233 graduate degrees to Poole College of Management students.

Watch video reflections of Poole graduating students »

Poole Showcase Celebrates Student Innovation and Employer Engagement

Students presented 45 projects at the college's 11th Leadership and Innovation Showcase and demonstrated solutions to business and social challenges across a variety of disciplines. VF Corporation received the Employer of the Year award.

Learn more about the winning teams and their projects »

Ernest Carraway Reflects on His Career in Law, Tax and Teaching

Carraway, who has been a lecturer in accounting at NC State since 1983, is retiring from full-time teaching this spring. As a young college graduate, Carraway had no real future plans, but his life story shows what can happen when you follow your instincts and accept opportunities that come your way.

Read about Ernest Carraway's teaching career »

Executive Education to Hold Inaugural Women in Tech Leadership Program

The new program teaches high-potential businesswomen in STEM fields the specific strategies and tools they need to demonstrate and communicate their value more effectively to key stakeholders and expand their portfolio of leadership experiences in their field.

The June program has been sold out, save the date for the next program on Oct. 8-10.

Learn more about Women in Tech Leadership Program »

Thought Leadership

U.S. CFOs Cite Talent Needs, the Economy and Social Media Among Top Risks »

Quarterly Outlook of Triangle Entrepreneurs (QuOTE) Holds Steady from Q1 to Q2, Yet Hints at Nuanced Perspectives »

Heather Dretsch Discusses Millennial Spending Habits with Raleigh Magazine »

Kristin Hiemstra Discusses the 2019 Most and Least Innovative States »

Read Bonnie Hancock's Reflections from the Recent Enterprise Risk Management Roundtable and Learn how ERM Initiative Helps Bridge Risk Management and Strategy »

Awards and Recognitions

Poole College Faculty Awards and Recognition »

Poole College Celebrates Staff Excellence »

University Recognizes Poole Excellence in Diversity »

Mark Beasley, Jessica Thomas Recognized for Outstanding Outreach and Engagement »

Mark Baxter Receives Inaugural Distinguished MAC Alumni Award »

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