Our Donors

Dr. Jim & Mrs. Ann Goodnight

Dr. Jim & Mrs. Ann Goodnight

Dr. Jim Goodnight is founder and CEO of SAS, the world’s leading business intelligence software vendor. Ann Goodnight serves on the NC State Board of Trustees and is a former member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. She is director of community...

Dr. John R. Hauser

Dr. John R. Hauser

John & Ann Hauser established this scholarship in 1997. Dr. Hauser is an alumnus of NC State, holding a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, class of 1960. Dr. Hauser is also a professor emeritus of NC State.

Dr. John Rushing

Dr. John Rushing

This scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. John Rushing and is awarded annually to a deserving freshman in Food Science. It was established in memory of Mrs. Rushing’s father, Dr. Raymond Perkins of Texas A&M. Dr. John Rushing is a faculty member in the...

Dr. John Stewart

Dr. John Stewart

The Dr. Franklin D. Hart Scholarship Endowment was established in 1997 by Dr. John Stewart. The endowment was established to provide scholarships to undergraduate students in Engineering or Wood Products Technology. Franklin D. Hart earned his BS degree in 1959, his...

Dr. J. Steve Oliver

Dr. J. Steve Oliver

Dr. Oliver has been a professor of Science Education at the University of Georgia for the past 29 years; prior to that he was a professor at Kansas State University, and science teacher in both Caldwell and Wake counties in North Carolina. He has served on the Board...

Dr. Kenneth R. Butcher

Dr. Kenneth R. Butcher

This scholarship was established by the Department of Animal Science to honor the distinguished career, contributions to the dairy industry, and leadership of the Dairy Records Management Systems by Dr. Kenneth R. Butcher.

Dr. Kirsten Tillotson, Tillotson Equine, 2842 Leasburg Road, Roxboro, NC  27574

Dr. Kirsten Tillotson, Tillotson Equine, 2842 Leasburg Road, Roxboro, NC 27574

Dr. Larry E. Warren ('66)

Dr. Larry E. Warren ('66)

If you ask Dr. Larry E. Warren (‘66) of Clinton, NC, to tell you his life story, he’ll say that he might do it all differently if he could go back, but one thing he’d never change-attending NC State. Dr. Warren had his first experience at NC State as a Clinton High...

Dr. Lee V. Stiff

Dr. Lee V. Stiff

Dr. Lee Stiff serves as Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs in the College of Education at NC State, a position he began in 2018 after serving as Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs the previous year. Since 1998, he has also been a Professor of...

Dr. Lewis H. Nelson, III

Dr. Lewis H. Nelson, III

The late Clyde L. Fore was an early leader in the poultry industry in feed manufacturing and broiler production from Chatham County, NC.

Dr. Linda P. Brady

Dr. Linda P. Brady

The scholarship was established to honor of Linda P. Brady in appreciation of her leadership and service to the college. Dr. Brady served as Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences from 2001-2006.

Dr. Margaret E. Daub

Dr. Margaret E. Daub

This scholarship endowment was established by the faculty in the Department of Botany in honor or Dr. Larry A. Whitford. Dr. Whitford served on the faculty from 1930 until his retirement in 1968. His scientific contributions were in the field of phycology.

Dr. Michael and Mrs. Betsy Sink

Dr. Michael and Mrs. Betsy Sink

Dr. Mike (Animal Science ’78) and Betsy Sink are long-time NC State fans and supporters. Mike’s dad and uncles were NC State graduates as are Mike and their son, Aaron (AgriBusiness Management ’05). Mike and his dad, Max (Animal Industry ’51), are veterinarians who...

Dr. Michael Boyette

Dr. Michael Boyette

ASABE is the professional home of engineers who hope to find sustainable solutions for an ever-growing population. Members are leaders who put science to work to meet humanity’s most fundamental needs safe and abundant food, clean water, fiber, timber, and renewable...

Dr. Michael E. Ward

Dr. Michael E. Ward

Dr. Ward spent much of his career as a public school administrator, culminating with service as the North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1996 to 2004. Since then, he has been an educational consultant and a professor of practice at NC State...

Dr. Mike Williams, Mr. Blake D. Lovette

Dr. Mike Williams, Mr. Blake D. Lovette

This scholarship was established by Holly Farms Poultry Industries, Inc (now Tyson Farms). It is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in Poultry Science on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and character with the main emphasis on scholarship.

Dr. Mitch Javidi, Dr. Larry Long

Dr. Mitch Javidi, Dr. Larry Long

The scholarship was funded through the work of “Prospects”, a student public relations “firm” and their faculty advisors, Dr. Larry Long and Dr. Mitch Javidi. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students in the Department of Communication who have a Public...

Dr. & Mrs. Calvin H. Carter, Jr.

Dr. & Mrs. Calvin H. Carter, Jr.

Dr. Calvin H. Carter, Jr. established this scholarship in 2012. Dr. Carter is an alumnus of NC State, holding all three of his degrees in Materials Science & Engineering. He graduated in 1977, 1980 and 1983.

Dr. & Mrs. C. P. Doshi

Dr. & Mrs. C. P. Doshi

The Dr. Robert F. Stoops Scholarship was established in May 2000. Dr. Chandra P. Doshi and Mrs. Joan B. Doshi created this scholarship to honor Dr. Robert F. Stoops, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Dr. Doshi is a graduate of...

Dr. & Mrs. Hank G. Hoomani

Dr. & Mrs. Hank G. Hoomani

Janet B. Hoomani established this scholarship in 2004 in honor of her husband, Hank G. Hoomani an alumnus (BSME 1962, MSME 1977 and PhD ME 1977) and long time member of the Mechanical Engineering faculty. The scholarship honors Dr. Hoomani’s lifelong dedication to...

Dr. & Mrs. Hayne Palmour, III

Dr. & Mrs. Hayne Palmour, III

Dr. John W. Palmour established this scholarship in 1998 in honor of his father, Dr. Hayne Palmour, III. Dr. Hayne Palmour is an alumnus of NC State, holding a doctorate degree in Mineral Industries, class of 1961 and a long time faculty member in Materials Science...

Dr. & Mrs. Herbert H. Hooper

Dr. & Mrs. Herbert H. Hooper

Dr. Herbert H. Hooper established this scholarship in 2011. Dr. Hooper is an alumnus of NC State, holding a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, class of 1985.

Dr. & Mrs. Joe W. Reece

Dr. & Mrs. Joe W. Reece

Dr. Joe W. Reece established this scholarship in 1989 in commemoration of Ellen Miller West who enrolled in August 1986 as a transfer student from Surry Community College and completed requirements for a Biomedical Engineering degree in June 1988 with a perfect 4.0...

Dr. & Mrs. John E. Davis

Dr. & Mrs. John E. Davis

John & Ana Davis established this scholarship in 2011. Dr. Davis is an alumnus of NC State, holding a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, class of 1991.

Dr. & Mrs. Korukonda L. Murty

Dr. & Mrs. Korukonda L. Murty

Dr. Murty is a distinguished professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering.

Dr. & Mrs. Milton G. Williams, Jr.

Dr. & Mrs. Milton G. Williams, Jr.

The Milt Williams Scholarship was established June 2011. Dr. Milton G. Williams, Jr resides in Columbia, SC. . Dr. Williams holds a BS and PHD in Chemical Engineering from NC State.

Dr. Nancy J. Sears

Dr. Nancy J. Sears

Thomas H. and Ola Mae Parker Sears, parents of Dr. Nancy Sears, are honored in this scholarship. Mr. Sears was a graduate of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and retired from the Soil Conservation Service. He died in early 1995.

Dr. Nathan M. Green, Ms. Deborah Tucker

Dr. Nathan M. Green, Ms. Deborah Tucker

Dr. James Ray Harris, DVM, Professor Emeritus and retired NC State Extension Veterinarian chose to honor the distinguished career of the late Dr. Henry W. Garren. Dr. Garren, a native of Hendersonville, NC, was a 1949 alumnus of NC State University serving on both...

Dr. Noel S. Bost

Dr. Noel S. Bost

Dr. Thomas Conway (Ph.D. Counselor Education ’94) received his B.S. in Agricultural Education and M.S. in Guidance Counseling at North Carolina A&T University. Conway retired in 2018 from the University of North Carolina system after more than 43 years of service. 32...

Dr. Paul Huffman

Dr. Paul Huffman

This scholarship was established through the Alumni Association in honor of J. Wade Shore, Sr. who graduated from NC State College. Mr. Shore, a former mayor of Boonville, NC, founded the Commercial and Savings Bank and served as president.