Alumni
2021 eGames Finalists Announced
Check out the list if finalists for the 2021 eGames – NC State's largest entrepreneurship competition awarding over $100,000 in cash prizes! Watch the virtual awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Now Accepting Applications for the 2021 Andrews Launch Accelerator
It’s a challenging journey that entrepreneurs trace. The road blends dreams, ambiguity, and passion. Definitely not a journey for the faint of heart. These concepts are not foreign to our team. You see, the Andrews Launch Accelerator started with a […]
NC State Alumnus Leads Development of the First Rapid At-Home Test-Kit for COVID-19
Frankie Myers, director of engineering at Lucira Health and NC State alumnus led the design and development of the first at-home rapid COVID-19 test-kit. He shares insights into the innovative process the company took to bring the Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit to market.
New Scholarship Supports Diversity in Entrepreneurship
The Alagu Periyannan and Theivanai Palaniappan Entrepreneurship Scholarship will benefit students with outstanding achievements in or involvement with entrepreneurship activities. Both Periyannan and Palaniappan strongly believe in the importance of diversity in entrepreneurship and STEM professions.
5 Tips for Making the Most of Mentorship
We are kicking off the spring 2021 semester with a fresh set of tips for mentees looking to build relationships with mentors in our network. There are tons of upcoming opportunities to plug in, and connect with new people who are looking to help you.
Botta Named NC State’s 4th Marshall Scholar
Colton Botta, a December 2019 graduate in computer science with a minor in business entrepreneurship, is NC State’s fourth Marshall Scholar and one of only 46 nationwide in 2020. The two-year scholarship includes university fees, cost-of-living expenses, an annual book grant, a thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, and fares to and from the United Kingdom.
Your Guide To Holiday Shopping Ideas from NC State Alumni Owned Businesses
This holiday season, let’s band together to support NC State alumni-owned small businesses by buying directly from their e-commerce stores or purchasing a gift card. Happy shopping!
NC State University Ranks Top Undergraduate and Graduate School for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2021
NC State once again earned recognition as one of the nation’s best undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs in the nation by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.
2021 Princeton Review Rankings Reflect University Wide Entrepreneurship Efforts
NC State has been ranked by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine as a Top Undergraduate and Graduate School for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2021.
Meet Jennifer Capps, New Interim Assistant Vice Provost for NC State Entrepreneurship
A North Carolina native, Jennifer Capps, Interim Assistant Vice Provost for NC State Entrepreneurship, grew up 10 miles away from what would become her alma mater and career launchpad – NC State University. Now, for almost 20 years, Capps has had the opportunity to help create entrepreneurship programs at NC State.