Author: mholcom

Mar 8, 2021

An Unconventional Path

Doctors get pre-med degrees, lawyers study pre-law. So it’s simple logic to think that if you’re gunning for an MBA, the best undergrad degree for MBA is a business major - right? Actually... not so much. Learn how these two students, with unconventional undergrad degrees are seeing immediate returns from their MBA. 

Feb 22, 2021

Leading the Pack: Jelyse Dawson

Jenkins MBA alumna and founder of Fusion Fitness, Jelyse Dawson, goes into detail about why she chose NC State, advice for prospective/current students who are interested in starting their own business, and her thoughts on Raleigh's entrepreneur community. 

Feb 15, 2021

Farming for Change

Since beginning the Jenkins MBA program, Olivia Watkins has invested even more time into Black Farmer Fund, earning her a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for social impact. 

Feb 7, 2021

From Matrimony to an MBA

Life as husband and wife in the Jenkins MBA program- How these couples juggled business school and marriage. 

Feb 1, 2021

Jenkins Online MBA Candidate Begins Coursework from the South Pole

enkins welcomes Christian Rahl – who has spent the last 14 months in the South Pole – as a part of its most recent class of Jenkins Online MBA students. 

Jan 26, 2021

NC State Ranked Among Top 20 in 2021 US News & World Online MBA Ranking

U.S. News & World Report ranked the NC State Poole College of Management Jenkins Professional Online MBA program No. 16 in its 2021 Best Online MBA Programs. 

Jan 21, 2021

Jenkins MBA Climbs Significantly in Worldwide Ranking from The Economist

The Economist ranked the Jenkins full-time MBA program at the Poole College of Management No. 36 on its list of the top 100 global MBA programs. 

Jan 11, 2021

Set Apart by STEM

Jenkins MBA program receives prestigious STEM Designation, strengthening the mission to the university and meeting the needs of the tech companies that dominate the regional economy. 

Jan 4, 2021

Leading the Pack: Corey Young

Corey Young is a 2020 Jenkins MBA alumnus. Young is a Customer Support Representative at John Deere and a military veteran. In the following Q & A, Young goes into more detail about why he chose NC State, advice for prospective students, and how the time in the program is helping him succeed in his current role. 

Dec 17, 2020

Jenkins MBA Student Uses Diagnosis to Help Other Cancer Patients

A challenging course load while finishing her MBA degree. And then a cancer diagnosis. For most people, it would be enough to throw their hands up and cry. But Jenkins MBA student Jacqueline Cromity isn’t most people.