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June 18, 2025
Political science majors gain hands-on legislative experience steps from campus.
After a decade-long detour through federal service and military life, Andrew Bolomey returned to NC State to finish what he started, becoming the first in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree.
June 10, 2025
NC State’s Department of Public Administration is celebrating a significant milestone: 100 students have now earned their Ph.D. through the program. This milestone represents more than just a number for the department, which is housed within the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA). Launched in 1997, the program has built upon the strong foundation…
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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)
“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)
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