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Howling Success: Lauren White Seeks to Change the Stigma in STEM

Career Development

Professional clothing displayed on mannequins on a red wall

Dec 7, 2021

Dressed for Success

Thanks to a new crowdfunding initiative, Wolfpack Styled Professional Clothing Closet received its first donations from alumni and friends, which will provide 20 clothing stipends to under-resourced students. Since it launched in 2014, the closet has continued to find new ways to serve the campus. 
Selena Harrison in front of a brick building and an evening sunset

Sep 21, 2021

Howling Success: ‘Exceling’ at Microsoft

Thanks in part to support and guidance from the NC State Career Development Center, Selena Harrison enjoyed an unforgettable summer internship with Microsoft. 
Sade Proctor speaks to students at a table during a career workshop

May 25, 2021

Howling Success: Sade Proctor Making Career Moves

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs’ latest Howling Success Award recipient is a Career Ambassador, a teaching assistant for the Career Explorations course and the editor of the Wolfpack Career Chats podcast. 
Aerial view of the downtown Raleigh Skyline

May 7, 2021

Graduating Seniors May Have More Job Options as Pandemic Eases

Kelly Laraway, director of employer relations for NC State's Career Development Center, and Courtney King, a graduating co-op student, were featured in a news segment on WTVD 11 News. 
A female student holds a COVID-19 test bag in front of a Mr. Wuf head sign that reads "Mask the Pack Up"

Mar 29, 2021

Protectors of the Pack

More than 220 students have volunteered to assist with NC State’s robust COVID-19 testing and surveillance program this spring. Hear from a few of them about how they’ve stepped up to Protect the Pack. 
Marcy Bullock stands at a desk in a campus conference room while giving an introduction to the program

Feb 2, 2021

‘Career Boot Camp’ Connects Wolfpack with Potential Employers

On January 13, NC State’s Career Development Center hosted “Career Boot Camp,” providing attendees with keys for success in the job market. 
A student in a hard hat works in a lab

Feb 2, 2021

SECU Foundation Renews Internship Opportunities for NC State Students to Serve Rural Communities

Thanks to a $100,000 grant from the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Foundation, NC State University students will be serving rural communities in North Carolina while gaining valuable career experience once again this summer. 

Sep 22, 2020

Devon Waterman: DASA Superstar

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs' newest Howling Success serves on the Student Conduct Board, is a chancellor's aide, and is a career ambassador for the Career Development Center. 

Sep 1, 2020

Career Planning and Job Searching During a Pandemic

Marcy Bullock of the Career Development Center offers advice and encouragement to graduates and soon-to-be graduates about the job searching process during COVID-19. 
Lauren White makes a Wolfie sign with her hand in front of a building on campus

Apr 20, 2020

Howling Success: Lauren White Seeks to Change the Stigma in STEM

As a sophomore, Lauren White knows how difficult it can be adjusting to college life and academics. As a member of the LGBTQ community from out of state, and as a female in the traditionally male-dominated STEM field, the task of fitting in on campus seemed extra daunting when she first arrived at NC State. Fortunately, she had several mentors who helped her get acclimated and involved, and now she’s paying it forward to others like her.