Apr 24, 2024
When I was 8 years-old, I got into an argument with my best friend, Amanda, on the bus. Amanda (A): “I’m black.” Me (H): “No you’re not.” A: “Yes I…
Apr 11, 2024
Madison Lawson (Class of 2024), shares her passion for gardening and cooking inspired her academic focus on the journey of food. Her interest in agroecology reflects her desire to explore…
Apr 2, 2024
Majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Rishi Rau (Class of 2027) shares his interests growing up and how that has shaped his choice for his major. Alongside the academic journey, read about…
Mar 19, 2024
I vividly remember the overwhelming excitement and nervousness I felt when awarded the Goodnight Scholarship and NC State admittance nearly three years ago. Times of change bring with them boundless opportunity…
Mar 5, 2024
Willamina Ingle (Class of 2026) grew up loving nature and constantly finding ways to incorporate it into her life. She shares about the gender-related challenges she faced in her academic…
Feb 16, 2024
The Goodnight Scholars Program at NC State University shares the 102 finalists who will participate in the Program’s 10th Annual Finalist Interview Day. This day serves as an opportunity to get…
Feb 13, 2024
Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to be influenced and inspired by many different people for many different reasons. As someone who grew up lacking self-confidence and the…
Feb 12, 2024
As a junior from the local area of Raleigh, North Carolina, Xavier Jones ’25, embarks on an exciting journey majoring in Computer Science. His academic pursuits are complemented by a…
Jan 25, 2024
Bailey Walters (Class of 2027) is taking every opportunity that comes her way. From NCSU organizations, such as the AATCC (American Association of Textile and Color Chemists), to connecting with…
Jan 23, 2024
30 minutes a day. 30 minutes sitting on the hard wooden piano bench struggling to play the new piece my instructor had given me for our monthly recital. 30 minutes…