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Sep 6, 2018

Beyond Bacon & BBQ: 11 Foods Associated With North Carolina

North Carolina has many unique meat products that deserve recognition. 

Center for Environmental Farming System's Farm to Fork initiative

Aug 28, 2018

Celebrating Local Food, Local Farms

North Carolina has a year-round growing season for agriculture, and the Center for Environmental Farming System’s Farm to Fork initiative is celebrating that fact by spreading out its 2018 activities over several seasons. 

2018 Andrews Accelerator participants had time to network with local entrepreneurs and faculty before and after their team presentations at the HQ Capital Club in downtown Raleigh.

Aug 28, 2018

Mentor Support: A Key Take-away for 2018 Andrews Launch Accelerator Participants

NC State student entrepreneurs value support gained through Andrews Launch Accelerator 

Aug 15, 2018

Smart Spaces

NC State students launch spatial intelligence startup that could help reduce energy costs in buildings based on smartphone data. 

David Matthews, NC State Jenkins MBA alumnus, '12 speaking on stage

Aug 7, 2018

Pitching In: Matthew Davis (’12 MBA)

Matthew Davis is helping future entrepreneurs through NC State Alumni Entrepreneurs Group 

Two campers by a lake at sunset with Blue Ridge Camping Hammock

Jul 24, 2018

Five Questions with Wes Johnson, Founder of Lawson Hammock

College of Textiles alumnus Wes Johnson is in the swing of things as founder of Lawson Hammock. The company is poised to earn $1 million in revenue this year, mostly due to the success of its signature product, the Blue Ridge Camping Hammock, a consistently well-rated and thoughtfully designed tent-hammock hybrid popular with outdoor enthusiasts. 

Emily Neville smiling at work station with coffee and laptop

Jul 17, 2018

A Foundation for Innovation

NC State empowers Park Scholar – and CEO of her own business – Emily Neville to channel her passion for entrepreneurship. 

ClayVon Lowe NCSU Design alumnus

Jul 3, 2018

You Get Out What You Put In

“I didn’t know anything about design as a kid growing up. I didn’t know any designers and didn’t know that design was a career path. […] 

Two business people walk past a stylized stock ticker in the foreground.

Jun 27, 2018

Alumni Investors Boost Wolfpack Businesses

The Wolfpack Investor Network connects alumni with businesses that got their start at NC State. For Pack-connected entrepreneurs, it’s a win-win. 

May 29, 2018

“Shark Tank” Competitions Provide Feedback, Increase Engagement in STEM Classrooms

Through a recently National Science Foundation funded $1.2 million ITEST grant, Jere Confrey and her team will continue to help math classrooms redesign group work to inspire and engage children through entrepreneurial problem-solving and coaching.