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August 18, 2026

A Life-Changing Experience in California

On March 15, a cohort of students from NC State University boarded a flight to Silicon Valley, embarking on something beyond the typical spring break trip — a life-changing experience…
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August 17, 2026

Now Hiring: Entrepreneurship Student Workers

We have three student positions open at NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Learn more about these roles and how to apply. Or help us spread the word by sharing this…
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August 06, 2026

Welcoming Tom Miller Back to the Entrepreneurship Pack

NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) is excited to welcome Tom Miller back as the unit’s interim executive director. A widely recognized leader in the Research Triangle’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, Miller…
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July 24, 2026

Building a Better Way to Learn: How NC State Student Xander Modaress Created Kiku

For many students, reading academic papers while simultaneously taking notes and processing information can feel overwhelming, especially when each task seems to compete for the same limited time and attention.…
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July 22, 2026

Student Researchers Explore Innovation in the Blue Economy

The Blue Economy is rapidly emerging as a space where environmental science and innovation intersect to address urgent sustainability issues. Within this field, NC State students Anjum Shafiullahkhan (below right),…
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May 22, 2026

Meet the 2026 Miller Fellowship Cohort

Established in 2014, the Miller Fellowship was designed by Tom Miller to bridge the gap between graduation and full-time entrepreneurship. Students often face a tough choice as graduation approaches: take…
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May 12, 2026

2026 Andrews Launch Accelerator Cohort Announced

Building on an initial gift, Lyn and Chip Andrews have renewed their support for the NC State Acceleration fund, providing an endowment to power future generations in the Andrews Launch…
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May 12, 2026

From Guidance to Growth: How Mentorship Transformed the NC State Experience for a Student and an Alum

For many students, moving from college to a career can feel uncertain. There are applications, rejections and lots of questions about what comes next. At NC State, the Innovation and…
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May 06, 2026

More Than a Campus Clip: How a Simple Question Became Part of a Much Bigger NC State Journey

If you have been in Talley Student Union — or seen clips floating around Instagram — you have probably come across him. He asks people one simple question: What is…
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May 05, 2026

From Lab to Market: Arianna Minzoni’s Multidisciplinary Journey in Gene Therapy Innovation

Once she completed a master’s degree in industrial and biomolecular biotechnology from the University of Bologna, Arianna Minzoni moved to Shanghai, China, to broaden her expertise and immerse herself in…
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May 04, 2026

Engineering the Future: Cole Malinchock’s Breakthroughs in Lab-Led Innovation

At NC State’s open house, Cole Malinchock saw makerspaces, labs and rockets, which proved the university’s think and do ethos. The incredible network and competitive engineering program were also selling…
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April 30, 2026

Forging Her Future: Megan Aljian’s Journey Through NC State

At the intersection of ethnography and botany lies ethnobotany — the study of how different cultures work with plants. Megan Aljian, a graduating senior studying biological and agricultural engineering with…

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