25 Years of Park Scholarships
We're honoring the contributions of the Park Scholarships community over the past 25 years.
Since 1996, the Park Scholarships program has brought more than 1,100 exceptional students to NC State. Throughout the year, we will bring you alumni interviews, stories of Park projects across the years, and online events to connect and inspire.
Ben Darnell ’02
Ben creates the 7th co-named Park Scholarship
Shannon Dolan ’22 and Annalise Hafner ’22
Shannon and Annalise are on a mission to reduce plastic waste on campus
Kim Bloomfield ’02 and Ricky Bloomfield ’02
Kim and Ricky create the 8th co-named Park Scholarship
Niasha Kodzai ’24
Niasha came to the College of Design to create items to help people
Karli Moore ’16
Karli strengthens Native American agriculture
Daniel Malechuk ’03
Dan leads an innovative, sustainable vertical farming enterprise
Ritika Shamdasani ’23
Ritika brings South Asian fashions to Rent the Runway
Elijah Bouma-Sims ’21
Elijah helps bring $100,000 to NC State through his research
Melanie Conklin ’00
Addison Hughes ’24 talks to Melanie about her career as an author
Naila Segule ’20
Naila spent her summer with the NC Department of Public Health Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch
Julie Smith ’06
NC State Assistant Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, Partnerships and Economic Development Julie Smith ’06 will participate in the UNC System Executive Leadership Institute
HONOR, REFLECT, CELEBRATE
We have several opportunities this year to join together and connect our community.
Throughout the Year | Park Class Reunions
Park alumni were invited to reconnect with a series of special Park-hosted Zoom class reunions. We are excited to hear where you are and what you’re up to.
sPark
In 2021, we took Park Scholarships’ biennial symposium — an opportunity for the Park Scholarships community to think big, discuss top issues, and celebrate accomplishments — online. Learn more and save the date for sPark 2023 »
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PARK NEWS
- Park Faculty Scholar Karey Harwood Discusses If Diversity is Essential in Public SchoolsOriginally published by CHASS News Dr. Karey Harwood is the Associate Head of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality...
- David Sieg ’25 Honored with Student Leadership Award from the College of SciencesOriginally published by College of Sciences News by Miriam Antelis The College of Sciences recognized David Sieg ’25 for his outstanding achievements and contributions to...
- Lance Williams ’27 is Working to be a Leader in the Next Generation of AgricultureIn early November, Lance Williams ‘27 attended the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) conference in Kansas City for the second time, where he was appointed...
- Emily McGuinness ’16 Named One of L’Oréal’s 2024 For Women in ScienceOriginal article published by L’Oréal Group, adapted by CBE News Congratulations to Emily McGuinness ‘16, who was named one of the 2024 L’Oréal USA For Women...
