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Retired Carolina Ballet Dancer Pursues MAC Degree

On-Campus MAC Alumni Profiles

Nov 29, 2023

Abby Meier ‘23, Incoming Audit Associate at EY 

Abby Meier completed a summer internship in EY’s Melbourne, Australia office and will join EY’s Raleigh office as an audit associate in January 2024.

Nov 20, 2023

Rising Above Adversity: How the MAC Program Led One Alum to Success Amid Unexpected Layoffs

With the help of the Jenkins MAC team, alumnus William McOwen swiftly rebounded from unexpected layoffs to secure a new career path within days, highlighting the program's exceptional commitment to lifelong support for alumni.

Recent Jenkins MAC graduate Erica Gales

Aug 17, 2023

How the MAC Program Helped Prepare One Recent Grad for the Future

Recent MAC graduate, Erica Gales, shares about her switch to accounting in undergrad, challenges and highlights from the Jenkins MAC program and how she landed a job with her dream accounting firm.

Jul 23, 2023

Alumna Fran Lawrence (’95, MAC ’96) Returns to NC State as University Controller

In this position, Lawrence oversees fiscal accountability, accuracy and reporting for the $2 billion university operation.

Jul 10, 2023

Recent MAC Graduate Starts Career, Embraces Public Accounting

Recent MAC alum, Hayden Edmondson, shares about his journey into accounting, his experience in the MAC program and his decision to pursue public accounting before shifting to the industry side – as well as a few pieces of advice for future MAC students.

Jun 15, 2023

How One Recent Grad Found Community, Opportunity in the Jenkins MAC Program

Recent graduate Victoria Gahn reflects on her unconventional journey to the Jenkins MAC program and shares highlights from her time in the program – including participating in the ERM practicum and forming lifelong friendships.

Apr 20, 2023

EY Partner Jamelia Livingston ‘09 Named Jenkins Graduate Ceremony Speaker

Jenkins MAC alumna Jamelia Livingston returns to Poole College as the hooding ceremony speaker on May 4. Livingston is an Assurance Partner at EY.

Apr 6, 2023

MAC Community Embraces Student and Canine Companion

On-campus MAC student Cody Ellison talks about why enrolling in the program has been the “best education decision I’ve made” — and how his seeing-eye dog, Nate, has made a name for himself in the MAC community.

Mar 2, 2023

MAC Graduate From Zurich Finds CPA Prep, Friendship at NC State

Jenkins MAC student Noel Menzi shares about his move from Switzerland to the United States, his decision to stay in North Carolina and his experience building community in the Jenkins MAC program.

Dec 13, 2022

Retired Carolina Ballet Dancer Pursues MAC Degree

MAC student and retired Carolina Ballet ballerina Jenny Palmer reflects on her journey from dancing to accounting, her experience in the Jenkins MAC program and the guidance and support she’s received from faculty at Poole College of Management.