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Molly Sue Smith wears her graduation cap and gown while giving the wolfie hand signal.

May 5, 2026

Molly Sue Smith ’26 Receives NC State’s Matthews Medal

Having grown up in a small, rural town in North Carolina, Molly Sue Smith ’26 once felt that attending college would be unattainable. When she did eventually come to NC State, she brought with her a commitment to supporting other students who came from backgrounds with fewer resources.

Nov 11, 2025

My Student Experience: Applied Education Studies Program Prepares Graduates for Careers Outside the Traditional Classroom

The Applied Education Studies program is designed for undergraduate students like Paugh, who are interested in working in education but plan to take on roles outside the traditional classroom. Hear from two students who are applying what they’ve learned to the business and military sectors.

Goodnight Scholar and Applied Education Studies Major Hannah Morris Standing next to Chancellor Randy Woodson as She is Honored on field at Carter-Finley Stadium as Leader of the Pack.

Jan 23, 2025

My Student Experience: Goodnight Scholar and Applied Education Studies Major Hannah Morris Honored as Leader of the Pack

Hannah Morris, a Goodnight Scholar and applied education studies major, has been honored as NC State's Leader of the Pack, an award that recognizes students for outstanding contributions in leadership, scholarship and service.
Ashley Bertles

Dec 6, 2023

Ashley Bertles ’23: ‘I Realized That Working in the Field of Education as an Instructional Designer Was What I Wanted to Do for the Rest of My Life’

Ashley Bertles has always been interested in how technology can create opportunities for learning. When she was introduced to the field of instructional design, it felt like the perfect fit for her future career.

Nov 30, 2020

Meet Mackenzie Hunt ‘20: My Goal is to Work with Students Experiencing Poverty to Help Them be Better Prepared for the Future

Without scholarship support, Mackenzie Hunt ‘20 wouldn’t have been able to attend the NC State College of Education. But as a STEM Education Research Fellow and recipient of the Dean’s Leadership and P.H. Cooper scholarships, she’s now earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Education Studies.