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Interdisciplinary Studies Student Earns Prestigious Udall Scholarship

Caroline Hansley of Hendersonville, a junior majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in agroecology and social entrepreneurship, has received the prestigious Morris K. Udall Scholarship for the 2013-14 academic year.

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Students | Tagged in: entrepreneurship, International Studies, Undergraduate Academics| Comments (0)

On-Campus Pantry Seeks to Feed the Pack

The college diet portrayed by popular culture consists of ramen noodles, hopes and dreams. Thanks to NC State’s new food pantry, Feed the Pack, much more nutritious food is now available to the NC State community.

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Alyssa | Posted in Departments & Programs, Engagement, Institute for Nonprofits, School of Public and International Affairs, Students | Tagged in: Community, Engagement, entrepreneurship, leadership, Political Science, students| Comments (0)

Sitting Pretty with Simply Sitting

CHASS alumna Ginny Hager (Communication '08) started babysitting when she was 13. She has continued to hear from parents who struggle to find trustworthy, dependable sitters. So this entrepreneur created Simply Sitting, a service that connects families to the best babysitters in their area.

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kristie Demers | Posted in Alumni, Communication | Tagged in: entrepreneurship| Comments (0)

Institute for Nonprofits Director Named Entrepreneur of the Year

NC State University's Office of Technology Transfer recently honored Mary Tschirhart as Entrepreneur of the Year. Professor Tschirhart was recognized for her contributions related to promoting social entrepreneurship and building a culture of entrepreneurship at NC State. She is director of NC State University’s Institute for Nonprofit Research, Education and Engagement and a professor of Public Administration.

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Engagement, Faculty, Institute for Nonprofits, School of Public and International Affairs | Tagged in: entrepreneurship, Faculty Awards, Public Administration| Comments (1)

Hope is Not Lost, It's Wearable

For pediatric cancer patients, hope is not lost. Student entrepreneur Jessica Ekstrom has founded Headbands of Hope to help fund cancer research and spread hope to all girls. For every headband purchased, one is given to a girl with cancer and $1 is donated to the St. Baldrick's Foundation to fund life-saving childhood cancer research.

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Kristie Demers | Posted in Communication, Students | Tagged in: entrepreneurship, Undergraduate Academics| Comments (3)