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From College to Congress

Political science major Lily Vaughn spent two months this summer on Capitol Hill as a congressional intern.

Political Science Alumna Finds Career in Social Work

Political science alumna Liz Single has a career in oncology social work. Single discusses her career path and the benefits of having a degree in political science as a social worker.

MIS Alum Recognized as NC State’s 2023 Distinguished Global Alumni

Daoud Ghaznawi is committed to helping the world’s most vulnerable populations by living and working at the edge of violence and under difficult conditions.

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Our graduates pursue careers across the globe. They navigate international relations, make a difference in nonprofit organizations, manage political campaigns and more.

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For such a large university, NC State has a way of making students feel like they’re an important part of a close-knit community.
Jackie Kempfer
(MIS ’17)