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Alum Takes the Long and Interdisciplinary Road

MALS Alumni

Secretary Erik Hooks

Aug 1, 2020

MALS Alumni Spotlight: NC Secretary of Public Safety Erik Hooks

NC Secretary of Public Safety Erik Hooks describes his MALS experience and how he applies the degree in his work.

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Aug 1, 2020

MALS Career Spotlight: Derek Gatlin

Alumnus Derek Gatlin, a program manager at Grant Engine, shares how the MALS program helped him develop critical skills.
head shot of Audrey White

Jan 6, 2020

Alumna’s Passion for Social Justice Leads to Iraq

Audrey White's passion for social justice was fueled by her MALS studies. Upon graduation, she moved to Iraq to work for and among refugees. White (’19) is the the first graduate of our new accelerated bachelor’s/master’s MALS program.

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Jan 6, 2020

MALS Alumna Designs Sexual Harassment Intervention Program

After practicing small animal medicine for several years, Barbara Loeffler ('19) has a new career path — designing and implementing sexual harassment intervention programs for adolescents.

Mar 1, 2019

MALS Alumnus Jeff Leonard wins award; credits his studies at NC State

In a recent interview with MALS Alumnus Jeff Leonard, Jeff discusses the personal impact he experienced through his MALS studies and how his creative approach was molded through the MALS program.

Feb 8, 2019

Alumna Spotlight: Caroline Armijo ‘04

In a recent interview with MALS alumna Caroline Rutledge Armijo ('04), Caroline discusses the personal impact that she experienced through her MALS studies and the magic that occurs when the ideas you seek also find you.

Jun 1, 2017

Alumna Spotlight: Carol Frey (’13)

In a recent interview with MALS Alumna Carol Frey (’13), Carol discusses the personal impact that she experienced through her MALS studies and how it kindled a passion to help others.

May 29, 2013

Alum Takes the Long and Interdisciplinary Road

Jeff Merritt (MALS ' 05) says he would sign on for a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies graduate program all over again. The executive director of the Centennial Authority that oversees the operation of the PNC Arena says he's "a much better writer and communicator now, particularly in a crisis. ... Everything I thought I would get out of graduate school, I got that and a hundred times more.”