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A woman in a lab

May 5, 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…
A man testing a drone

May 4, 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…
Two people tabling

Apr 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…
A graduate posing on steps

Apr 30, 2026

From Raleigh Roots to Global Routes: Juliana Romero-Cortes’ Entrepreneurial Journey

Naturally, as a Raleigh native and family-oriented person, NC State was at the top of Juliana Romero-Cortes’ mind. While trying to figure out what her future might entail after high…
A person playing saxophone in marching band

Apr 28, 2026

The Power Sound of Entrepreneurship: Graham Casey’s Exciting Journey at NC State

Growing up at NC State football games with a family full of alumni, Graham Casey — a graduating business administration senior with a concentration in entrepreneurship and a minor in…
Graduation headshot

Apr 27, 2026

Designing Her Own Success: Kaya Shimer’s Road to Graduation

The atmosphere at NC State sold Kaya Shimer, a graduating senior majoring in design studies with a minor in business entrepreneurship, on this university. With a welcoming campus and academic…
A woman posing with a pipette in a lab.

Apr 27, 2026

Innovation in Science: Katy Klein’s Journey in Biochemistry Research

After spending a year at UNC-Chapel Hill, Katy Klein found herself seeking something different in both community and academic offerings. She looked down the road to NC State, where she…
Four people posing with a giant check

Apr 24, 2026

Exciting Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship at VenturePack Challenge

VenturePack Challenge (VPC) 2026 was an exciting display of innovation, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary ideas. On April 7, 2026, eighteen teams competed for a grand total of $128,000 at NC State’s…
A group of people posing

Apr 15, 2026

Exploring Entrepreneurship Beyond Raleigh with the Albright Entrepreneurs Village

Sometimes a trip to the coast is not just to sit in the sand. For eight Albright Entrepreneurs Village (AEV) students, a spring break trip to Charleston, SC, was an…
A vet putting acupuncture needles into a horse

Apr 10, 2026

The Bright Side of the Needle

From a very young age, Christi Luke (Veterinary Medicine ‘14) had a love for animals. Her mother supported this passion, but reminded her that there was much more to cute…