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Jun 10, 2025

Bill Rand Appointed New Goodnight Executive Director of Institute for Advanced Analytics

Goodnight Executive Director of the Institute for Advanced Analytics Michael Rappa is returning to the faculty in the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering, and Bill Rand will be appointed Goodnight Executive Director of the IAA, effective July 1.

Jun 10, 2025

Study Finds Opening ‘Off-Price’ Stores Increases Online Shopping for High-End Retailers

When high-end retailers open “off-price” stores, which sell less expensive merchandise, it reduces customer spending at their flagship stores – but increases spending at their online stores.

Jun 2, 2025

Elevating Social Sciences, Elevating Lives

Through AI research, Poole professor Bill Rand works to make an impact on businesses, communities and society.

May 29, 2025

Kayla Layden ‘24, Marketing Coordinator, D.R. Horton

When her original grad program was discontinued, Kayla Layden pivoted into NC State’s Master of Marketing Analytics—and found a new path she’s passionate about. From faculty support to real-world connections, the MMA program helped her build the skills and network to thrive in a new industry.

May 14, 2025

Bill Rand Among 2025 Outstanding Research Award Winners

Felix N. Castellano, Bill Rand, Melanie Simpson and Ross Sozzani won the 2025 Outstanding Research Award — the university’s top honor recognizing faculty who lead in their fields, commit to mentoring their fellow NC State faculty and advance a multidisciplinary research community. The four award winners will be inducted into the Research Leadership Academy.

May 8, 2025

Celebrating the Class of Spring 2025: Voices from Poole’s Graduate Programs

Meet a few of the exceptional students graduating this spring from Poole College’s Jenkins Graduate Programs, each with a compelling story of personal growth and career transformation. From navigating global industries to spearheading campus initiatives, these graduates are ready to make their mark on the world.

Mar 6, 2025

Poole College’s Ram Janakiraman Receives New Distinguished Professorship

Janakiraman, a professor of marketing analytics, holds the inaugural R. Randall Rollins Distinguished Professorship.

Mar 3, 2025

Patrick Gotimer, Wolfpack Athletics Champion

One month after starting the Jenkins MMA program, Patrick Gotimer was promoted to NC State Athletics director of ticket sales. Today, he’s using what he’s learning in the classroom to redefine the fan experience and support student-athletes.

Jan 28, 2025

Poole Pack Profiles: Get to Know Mike Stanko

Stanko, a marketing professor at Poole College, finds happiness in striving — whether that's in the classroom, on the basketball court, or playing music.

Jan 10, 2025

Poole Pack Profiles: Meet Vikas Anand

Vikas Anand, the associate dean for academic programs at Poole College, still learns important lessons outside the classroom.