Tag: Military and Veteran Services

Feb 23, 2021

NC State Earns National Top 10 Ranking as a ‘Military Friendly’ School

NC State was ranked ninth overall and was also one of 162 institutions selected for the “Gold” award status for leading practices, outcomes and effective programs. 

Jan 26, 2021

NC State College of Education’s Online Master’s Programs Ranked #1 for Veterans in N.C.

The NC State College of Education’s online master’s programs are ranked #1 in North Carolina for veterans in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Graduate Education Programs Rankings. Across the nation, the college ranked #12 for veterans. 

Jan 14, 2021

Army Vet Captures Cornhole Title

Practice makes perfect for business student Draven Sneed, who scores first in the college singles division at the American Cornhole League’s National College Cornhole Championships. 

Oct 27, 2020

Howling Success: From the Marines to the Wolfpack

Trista Acebo is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and helps other student veterans at NC State navigate the transition to college through her work with Military and Veteran Services. 

May 1, 2020

Commissioned for Success

Receiving the Textile Military Scholarship didn't just enhance Garrett Welsh's NC State experience – it served as a vote of a confidence in his abilities and confirmation that his work in the classroom and as a member of the Naval ROTC hadn't gone unnoticed. He'll soon be applying the skills he learned in college to a career in the Navy. 

Apr 23, 2020

Counseling and Counselor Education Doctoral Student Wesley Wade Wins Chancellor’s Creating Community Award for Outstanding Staff

Wesley Wade has received the Chancellor’s Creating Community Award for Outstanding Staff for his ability to go above and beyond to support students in his role at the Career Development Center. 

Nov 14, 2019

Connecting Veterans With Community

NC State has a rich history of celebrating military service and welcoming service members and veterans. The university established a military science program soon after its founding, in 1894. 

Nov 13, 2019

Veterans on the Farm

As the wife of a career Marine, Roxanne Reed has seen post-traumatic stress and its impact on families. She’s also experienced the calming effect that producing your own food can bring. In January, she and her husband, Ron, will begin opening their farm in Clinton as a place where military veterans can learn more about… 

Oct 28, 2019

2019 Veterans Day Run and Ceremony

The NC State community is invited to celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, November 11 with a free 2-mile run around campus, a ceremony, and refreshments. 

Oct 17, 2019

Award-winning Research Supports New Military Logistics Model

Major Blake Schwartz, an NC State doctoral student and active duty Army officer, was awarded the 2018 Army Operations Research Symposium Best Paper for his research modeling logistics networks to support military operations.