goodnight scholar

Jan 6, 2025

GS Spotlight: Caleb Hill

My motivation to transfer to NC State came from both my academic journey and my professional aspirations. I initially attended Cape Fear Community College and then joined the 2+2 engineering program… 

Nov 19, 2024

GS Blog: Kyle Curry

Growing up and all throughout high school, I always assumed I was going to play baseball for a living. I was also a pretty decent student, but I rarely gave… 

Nov 11, 2024

GS Spotlight: Abby Braswell

1. What led you to your field of study?  I am an animal science major here at NCSU, and I would say that many things led me to choose this… 

Nov 5, 2024

GS Blog: Carter Schrag

“May cooking bring you as much joy as it has brought me. – Mom.” That’s the quote engraved on my kitchen knife. I will be the first to admit that… 

Oct 9, 2024

GS Spotlight: Emma Rowe

1. What inspired you to choose your major or field of study?I chose Human Biology as my major because I have always wanted to pursue medicine as my life goal.… 

Sep 22, 2024

GS Alumni Spotlight: Britanya Wright-Smith

Tell us about yourself! My name is Britanya Wright-Smith. I am from Clayton, North Carolina. I graduated from NC State University with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering in 2021… 

Sep 19, 2024

GS Blog: Oscar Fernandez

Hi, I’m Oscar Fernandez, and my story begins with sacrifice. I come from a small town in the mountains of North Carolina, a place where I was often the only… 

Sep 10, 2024

Goodnight Scholarships Continues to Grow

The Goodnight Scholarships office is excited to announce that our community is expanding! Starting Fall 2025, the Goodnight Scholarships office will double its freshman class enrollment from 50 to 100… 

May 24, 2024

Goodnight Scholars Program Announces the Class of 2028 and Transfer Class of 2027

The Goodnight Scholarships Office at NC State is proud to announce the 100 new students joining the Goodnight Scholars Program in our traditional and transfer cohorts. The 50 students entering the… 

Apr 24, 2024

Goodnight Blog: Hanh Tran

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…