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Oct 18, 2023

Get to know the 2023-24 Social Innovation Fellows

NC State Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship invites you to get to know the 2023-2024 Social Innovation Fellows. This year 16 students from across the university are working together on three interdisciplinary teams. Read below about the impact these students are hoping to make while at NC State and afterwards, and learn a little more about the organizations… 
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Jul 1, 2023

SIE Director to Retire

In what feels like the blink of an eye, here I am planning my next life chapter, leaving a job that has all the markings of that ‘once in a lifetime’ career opportunity – the chance to live my passion, practice my values, build something meaningful, and never stop learning. 

May 5, 2023

A Case Study in Teamwork

The 2022-23 Fellows set a fine example of what it means to become a team, and what it means to build a supportive community. 
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May 5, 2023

Announcing the 2023-24 Social Innovation Fellows

NC State Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is happy to announce the students who will comprise the 2023-24 cohort of Social Innovation Fellows. 
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Sep 6, 2022

Meet the 2022-2023 Social Innovation Fellows

NC State Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is excited for you to meet the 2022-2023 Social Innovation Fellows. 
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May 5, 2022

Announcing the 2022-23 Social Innovation Fellows

NC State Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is happy to announce the students who will comprise the 2022-23 cohort of Social Innovation Fellows. 
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Apr 14, 2022

Helping Improve Waste Reduction Education on Campus

NC State Student Government approved a Social Innovation Fellows bill to require waste sorting training for incoming students. 
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Dec 10, 2021

2021-22 Social Innovation Fellows Reflect on a Semester of Work

Social Innovation Fellows (SIF) gathered virtually to present what they’ve learned in the fall semester to their peers. 

Oct 14, 2021

A new focus for 2021-22 Social Innovation Fellows teams

For the 2021-2022 cohort, SIF is altering the structure of the program by instead asking fellow teams to focus on one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

Sep 3, 2021

Welcome Our Newest Cohort

Get to know our fifth cohort of Fellows, 30 NC State graduate and undergraduate students representing nine colleges and numerous academic programs. This year they are partnering with a strong group of social impact ventures to become problem-solvers and changemakers, and are aligning their work with a global call to action as a part of NC State’s Sustainable Development Goals Initiative. Their passion and energy is inspiring and we’re looking forward to seeing their accomplishments this year.