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Got news to share? Send us an email at ise-socialmedia@ncsu.edu.

The MEM Program is proud to spotlight the achievements and milestones of its alumni, faculty, staff and students. Whether it’s a faculty member’s promotion, a student winning a national award or an alum celebrating a career achievement, we love sharing your success. Our news features include professional promotions, retirements, academic awards, new job announcements, and even personal joys like weddings and birth announcements. These stories highlight the impact our community members make in academia, industry and beyond. If you have news to share, we want to hear from you — your accomplishments inspire current and future members of the MEM family!

Building Community

Building a strong community in the MEM Program at NC State helps everyone feel connected and supported. When students feel like they belong, they work harder, join more activities, and do better in school. Also, they are more likely to ask for help and try new things.

Faculty and staff benefit too. In a friendly environment, they can share ideas and support each other’s work. As a result, the whole program grows stronger and more creative. Alumni also play an important role. For example, they can give advice, speak in classes, or help with internships. This way, they stay involved and help students learn about real-world careers. In addition, students gain from talking to alumni and faculty. These talks give them career ideas and help them plan for the future. Because of this, they feel more confident and ready.

Most importantly, building a community turns the MEM Program into more than just a school. It becomes a network of people who care about each other. Over time, this support helps everyone—students, teachers, staff, and alumni—succeed together.

So, by working to grow a strong community, the MEM Program gives everyone a chance to belong, learn, and thrive.