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Willy E. Stewart, who received two engineering degrees at NC State, continues to give back to his alma mater and its students.
Stewart, a native of Colombia, recently established the Stewart Engineering SHPE Student Fund to help support the NC State Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers student chapter (SHPE). The funds will be used for student activities, awards and travel. Stewart intends to serve as a mentor to the group by speaking to students, connecting members to the local and national SHPE organization, and helping with the group's accounting practices. The $50,000 contribution will be made over five years.
Stewart's company, Stewart Engineering, Inc., recently established the Stewart Engineering Scholarship with a separate gift of $50,000. These need-based scholarships, which will provide $2,500 to four students annually for five years, will emphasize diversity among the recipients and will give first preference to students in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering.
“These commitments by Willy Stewart and Stewart Engineering are investments in tomorrow's leaders,” said Dr. Louis A. Martin-Vega, dean of the College of Engineering. “The gifts will enhance the collegiate engineering experience at NC State and help us continue building a diverse and talented student population.”
Stewart received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering-construction in 1981 and his master's degree in civil engineering in 1984. A longtime NC State supporter, Stewart is a member of the board of directors of the NC State Engineering Foundation and has been a member of NC State's Historically Underutilized Businesses Advisory Board.
In addition, Stewart Engineering provided structural and civil engineering services for the development of the Wolf Village Apartments at NC State. The company has also been selected to be the lead design consultant on the Greek Village project and will also serve as a lead structural design consultant on the James B. Hunt Jr. Library scheduled for construction on Centennial Campus.
Stewart founded the company in 1994, and it has since grown to more than 140 employees with headquarters in downtown Raleigh and offices in Wilmington and Charlotte.
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