A pop-up coffee shop serviced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disorders, 321 Coffee was started by four Park Scholars in the Class of 2021. According to Lindsay Wrege, CEO, the organization is meant “to provide meaningful volunteer work experience for adults with special needs, as well as a space for the NC State and Raleigh [populace] to interact with the special needs community.”
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Media Mentions
The following Park Scholars, alumni, and faculty received media attention in recent weeks:
Park Scholarships Announces Class of 2021
The Park Scholarships program at North Carolina State University has named 39 students to its Class of 2021.
Park Scholar Media Mentions
Quite a few members of the Park Scholarships community have appeared in the media over the past two months:
Park Scholarships Names Class of 2021 Finalists
In late January, the Park Scholarships program at North Carolina State University named 112 Finalists for the Class of 2021 – the 22nd class of Park Scholars.
Park Scholarships Names Class of 2021 Semifinalists
The Park Scholarships program at North Carolina State University has selected 400 Semifinalists for the Class of 2021 – the 22nd class of Park Scholars. Candidates were selected from an exceptionally talented pool of nearly 2,150 applicants based on outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.