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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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