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Supporting the Next Generation of Shelton Scholars: Alum Luke Perkins pledges $25,000 gift

The Shelton Scholars’s longstanding impact has inspired him to give back to the program. On NC State’s 2025 Day of Giving, Perkins pledged a gift of $25,000 to continue to grow learning opportunities through the program.

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Upcoming Events

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Sep 09

Wednesday8:00 AM

Fall 2026 Thriving in Interdisciplinary Teams Workshop Series Application Deadline
Sep 12

Saturday9:00 AM

Lessons in Leadership Excursion: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Battlefield Walk
Sep 15

Tuesday8:00 AM

Spring 2027 Global Leadership Minor Study Abroad Application Deadline

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SLC Director Debbie Acker Receives 2025 Triangle Woman in Business Award

With a career spanning over 29 years, Debbie Acker has dedicated her expertise to developing and training leaders in key competencies, including fostering meaningful group collaboration, building effective teams, and enhancing decision-making skills.

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Shoutout North Carolina: Meet Alina Roach

Shelton Scholar Alina Roach shares her entrepreneurship and leadership journey with Shoutout North Carolina. She explains how her values have guided her leadership experience.

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Sammantha Dellaria

Assistant Director for Communications and Brand Management