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Goodnight Scholars Program

Joel Robinson poses outdoors beneath a tree. A portion of a brick building is in the background.

Jan 26, 2023

From New Zealand to NC State: Goodnight Scholar and civil engineering student Joel Robinson

Joel Robinson, first-year Goodnight Scholar within the Class of 2026, is originally from New Zealand. Learn more about his transition from New Zealand to the United States and how the Goodnight Scholars Program has impacted his undergraduate experience thus far. 

Jesseeca Nguyen

May 20, 2022

Goodnight Alumni Spotlight: Jesseeca Nguyen ’15

Staples of the Goodnight Scholars Program, like the annual LEGO Brick Build, were once just thoughtful ideas and goals that were eventually executed by Goodnight Scholars like alumna Jesseeca Nguyen '15. 

David Tseng

May 5, 2022

Goodnight Alumni Spotlight: David Tseng ’14

Although he graduated in the very early years of the Goodnight Scholars Program's existence, alumnus David Tseng '14 continues to be heavily involved with alumni events in the program including planning alumni events, attending alumni tailgates, and volunteering at finalist interview day! 

A large crowd gathers to celebrate graduating Goodnight Scholars.

May 4, 2022

Goodnight Scholars Program celebrates the graduating class of 2022

For the first time since 2019, the Goodnight Scholars Program was able to host our graduation gala in-person at Reynolds Coliseum. Attendees included graduating scholars, their guests, and members of the Goodnight community. 

Gerado Morado with Fitts-Woolard Hall in the background.

Apr 28, 2022

Goodnight Scholars Spotlight: Gerardo Morado

sfer student, senior Gerardo Morado T'22 overcame the challenge of making friends at NC State by joining lots of extracurricular activities, including becoming a Chancellor's Aide, going on an alternative service break, and continuing his passion as a STEM promoter. 

Danielle Cain

Apr 14, 2022

Goodnight Scholar Spotlight: Danielle Cain

When senior Danielle Cain T’22 was younger, she was given the nickname “Journey” by her grandmother because she was “constantly on the go” between school and extracurricular activities! Although Danielle explains that “Journey” has phased out, the nickname still adamantly represents her path in life. 

Nyela Allen

Mar 9, 2022

Goodnight Scholars Spotlight: Nyela Allen

Goodnight Scholar and Computer Science major Nyela Allen ’24 always knew she was interested in technology. But, it wasn’t until she came to NC State that she found her real professional calling, video game design! 

Feb 23, 2022

Goodnight Scholar Spotlight: Kerrington Shade

Amid her many accomplishments at NC State, Kerrington Shade '21 holds "overcoming the challenges of and uncertainties of switching [majors] to an unfamiliar field of study" among the highest. Originally an Applied Mathematics major, Kerrington switched into the Mechanical Engineering program with the goal of working on real-world applications through the mathematical lenses that she has grown to appreciate. 

Asa Augustin

Feb 22, 2022

Goodnight Alumni Spotlight: Asa Augustin

Throughout most of his tenure at NC State, Goodnight Scholars Alumnus Asa Augustin had a dream of becoming a design engineer building cool products - basically being Tony Stark.