University Honors and Scholars

Goldwater Scholar Andrew Mistele in front of an airplane near the Engineering buildings on Centennial Campus

Apr 21, 2021

Winging His Way to Success

Andrew Mistele, an aerospace engineering student — and now Goldwater Scholar — is conducting research that could lead to improvements in fields such as energy efficiency and drone design.

Mitchell Moravec and Jackie Gonzalez by the ocean

Apr 20, 2021

New Scholarship Established in Honor of First Latinx Student Body President

Alumnus Mitchell Moravec has established a new scholarship in honor of his friend and former student body president, Jackie Gonzalez. The new scholarship will benefit NC State students who have demonstrated a commitment to the Latinx community and live in a rural North Carolina community.

NC State Goldwater Scholar Jack Featherstone leans against a railing.

Apr 16, 2021

From Landslides to Asteroids, Scholar Wants to Understand It All

2021 Goldwater Scholar Jack Featherstone conducts research into the physics of phenomena on Earth and in outer space.

Statue of a professor in a red mask reading a book

Apr 8, 2021

Honors and Scholars Village Seeks Scholar in Residence for 2021-2022 Academic Year

The priority application deadline is April 12, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Mar 22, 2021

Spotlight on Our Students: Aysia Slade

The University Honors and Scholars Programs talk to Honors Program student Aysia Slade, who won a Creative Artist Award for her play, Static.

Mar 12, 2021

Spotlight on our Students: Graham Buhrman

The University Honors and Scholars Programs recently spoke with Graham Buhrman '22, who is researching online contexts to study racism and its relationship with health outcomes and behaviors.

Mar 5, 2021

Spotlight on our Students: Jack Featherstone

The University Honors and Scholars Programs interviewed Jack Featherstone, a third-year Honors Program student, about his research in granular physics principles in exotic environments — most of which he has conducted at home in his basement.

Mar 4, 2021

Spotlight on our Students: Megan Snyder

The University Honors and Scholars Programs spoke with Megan Snyder '21 about her research project, "Stone Mountain Monument Memorial: A Symbol of White Supremacy," which she will present at the 21st Annual Undergraduate Honors Symposium at UNCG.

Feb 24, 2021

Spotlight on Our Alumni: Griffin James ‘20

The University Honors and Scholars Program recently caught up Scholars Program graduate Griffin James. James majored in English and minored in theatre and arts entrepreneurship.

Jan 28, 2021

Spotlight on Our Alumni: Caide Wooten ’15

The University Honors and Scholars Programs caught up with Caide Wooten '15, who now works as an associate veterinarian at Pruyn Veterinary Hospital in Missoula, Montana.