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Feb 18, 2025

Germanee Gerald ’13 Receives the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of her professional achievements, community involvement and alignment with the college’s core values, Germanee Gerald was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. 

Feb 13, 2025

A Partnership in Business and Life Rooted in Raleigh’s Entrepreneurial Community

Sean Newman Maroni and Becky Holmes Maroni met while developing their ventures in the co-working space of HQ Raleigh, which is now known as Raleigh Founded, in 2015. Before meeting… 

Feb 11, 2025

Alum Extends Roots to Support Agriculture

CALS alumnus Aaron Blackmon followed his family’s roots in agriculture and found his passion as a farmer and livestock Extension agent. 

Feb 3, 2025

The Next Step to Building Your Business: Apply to the Andrews Launch Accelerator

Do you have a venture that could use support? Are you an NC State student or have you graduated within the last five years? If you answered yes to both of… 

Jan 31, 2025

Make-A-Thon Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Success

This year Innovation and Entrepreneurship celebrated the 10th anniversary of NC State’s sustainability competition, Make-A-Thon. The Albright Entrepreneurship Garage partnered with NC State’s Department of Sustainability and the University Libraries to host… 

Jan 29, 2025

Shining a Light on America’s Social Safety Net

It started at NC State University when Ryan O’Donnell discovered the tools, community and inspiration to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges. From founding startups like Pennies 4 Progress to joining… 

Jan 24, 2025

Albright Entrepreneurs Village Students Explore Entrepreneurship Beyond Raleigh

There are several ways students interested in entrepreneurship can learn about “all the exciting things happening in North Carolina,” as Ahmed Ali, director of the Albright EntrepreneursVillage (AEV), puts it.… 

Jan 21, 2025

Meet Matthew Fox, the New Director of the Social and Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship is thrilled to announce Matthew Fox as the new director of the Social and Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SSIE) program. Fox has 10 years of experience… 

Jan 15, 2025

Students Explore the Entrepreneurial Landscape of New York City

These entrepreneurship trips started over 20 years ago, taking students to learn from real entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. It was such a success that NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship now organizes… 

Jan 8, 2025

Miller Fellows and NC State Alumni Showcase Their Ventures at Reynolds Coliseum

The entrepreneurs presented in the Reynolds Coliseum gallery, showcasing ventures ranging from a space for creatives to a user interface to candy apples. On the floor below, entrepreneurs and those…