Young Alumni Advisory Board

Jan 19, 2024

Young alumni

Formed in 2018 by the NC State Engineering Foundation, the Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB) consists of NC State alumni who are fewer than 15 years post-graduation from their last degree earned. The program was created to encourage support from the growing population of College of Engineering young alumni, many of whom are thrilled to have a way to stay connected to the Wolfpack. 

Sep 15, 2023

Young alumnus follows mother’s example in giving back to NC State

When two-time North Carolina State University graduate Charlie Townsend began to think about giving back to the university, he didn’t have to look far for a role model. 

Dec 1, 2022

Young alumni board adds 10 new members

Ten College of Engineering (COE) graduates joined the 2022-23 Young Alumni Advisory Board (YAAB), bringing the group to 30 members. Formed in 2018 by the NC State Engineering Foundation, YAAB aims to encourage support from the growing population of COE young alumni. The College defines “young alumni” as students who are 0-15 years post-graduation from their… 

May 20, 2022

Spotlight: Founding members of YAAB leave behind a legacy of engagement and growth

The original class of the Young Alumni Advisory Board included just 12 members and has since grown to 31 members, including five who were added last fall. Now, those original members’ terms are coming to an end, and they can look back on what they have accomplished in just four years. 

Oct 28, 2021

Spotlight: Young alumni advisory board adds five

New members Trevor Lawson Chemical Engineering, ‘13Financial Advisor, Capitol Financial SolutionsEvents Committee“I wanted to join the board to help continue growing our engineering network and to help promote the Foundation.” Sam Brohaugh Civil Engineering, ‘20Analyst, Kimley-Horn“I wanted to get involved in YAAB because I got so much out of the connections I built in the… 

Apr 23, 2020

The Impact of Day of Giving

On March 27, 2019, NC State University hosted its inaugural Day of Giving — a 24-hour fundraising campaign to maximize support for the University, College and other units on campus. 

Apr 23, 2020

Young Alumni Spotlight:  Hunter Bomba

Once Hunter Bomba decided that she wanted to pursue a degree in engineering, she knew NC State was where she wanted to attend. 

Nov 25, 2019

Questions with young alumnus Jacob Bowes

Jacob Bowes' connection to the College of Engineering has not diminished since graduating in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He remains active through his work as the chair of the development committee for the Young Alumni Advisory Board and as a Dean Circle donor. 

Oct 24, 2019

Young alumni spotlight: Alex Stone

Alex Stone grew up with NC State in his blood. “My grandfather, a College alumnus, uncle, and mom all attended State. My wife is an NC State alumna, my father-in-law a College alumnus, and my brother-in-law a current student. I was born in Raleigh and rooted for the Wolfpack my whole life.”