In Memoriam: Dorothy Dent Park

Dorothy Dent Park, president emeritus of the charitable Park Foundation—which has committed nearly $140 million to NC State—and the widow of NC State alumnus Roy H. Park, Sr. ’31, has died at the age of 103.

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Park Scholarships Announces Class of 2020

Meet the 40 members of NC State's 21st class of Park Scholars!

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Class of 2016 Presents William C. Friday Award to Joy Currey

The Park Class of 2016 presented the 17th annual William C. Friday Award to Joy Currey, founder and president of CORRAL Riding Academy, on Thursday, April 21.

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Park Scholars Leave Solar Legacy on NC State’s Centennial Campus

The Park Class of 2015 raised $45,000 to fund the installation of a solar energy tree on campus, with the goal of bringing solar energy down to eye-level.

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A Salute to Our Soldiers

In recognition of Veterans Day, we’re highlighting the experiences of Park Scholarships alumni currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. We are grateful to these fine individuals and to all who serve and protect our nation.

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Park Foundation Makes Largest Single Gift in NC State’s History

With its $50 million gift to the Park Scholarships program, the charitable Park Foundation has planted the seed of an endowment intended to sustain the program in perpetuity.

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The Park Scholarship is a four-year scholarship awarded on the basis of outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character. More About the Park Scholarships »

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What Makes a Park Scholar ?

Scholarship

Park Scholars earn excellent grades in the most challenging courses available. They are intellectually curious students who think critically and seek learning experiences outside the classroom.

Researching Galaxies Far, Far Away

NC State's first Churchill Scholar, Mia de los Reyes '16, published a paper on galaxy evolution as a junior and launched a science club for high school students. Now she's off to begin a Ph.D. in astronomy.

Leadership

Park Scholars demonstrate leadership, either in formal roles such as team captain or student body president, or informally by excelling in competitive or creative endeavors. They listen well, lead by example, take risks and champion original ideas.

Transforming Medicine in the 21st Century

Dr. Ricky Bloomfield is redefining the limits of a career in medicine by combining pediatrics and medical informatics—and by providing shadowing opportunities, he's helping younger Park Scholars to think big.

Service

Park Scholars dedicate themselves to making a positive difference in the lives of others. They find public service personally rewarding, and they participate in service activities on a regular basis.

5 Miles, 12 Doughnuts, 1 Hour — and Two Million Dollars

Since a group of Park Scholars launched this charity race in 2004, the Krispy Kreme Challenge has raised over $1 million to benefit the North Carolina Children’s Hospital. They've committed another million by 2020!

Character

Park Scholars set positive examples for others and have the courage to do what is right, even when they are in the minority. They demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, honesty and conscientiousness.

Improving Lives through Human-Animal Interaction

When Leanne Nieforth '16 observed how equine-assisted psychotherapy was helping at-risk young women, she became passionate about exploring the ways animals can help hurting humans heal.